Healthcare Quality in Endoscopy | October 2021-Endoscopy Considerations in Patients with IBD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Tuske, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at the University of Virginia, discusses the role of endoscopy in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Endoscopy is used in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as to assess disease activity and response to therapy. It is also important for surveillance of colorectal cancer in IBD patients. Dr. Tuske emphasizes the importance of standardizing language and procedure reports for accurate and consistent documentation. She highlights the Montreal Classification System and the use of standard report templates and dropdown menus in endoscopy reporting software. Dr. Tuske also discusses the recommendations for IBD surveillance colonoscopy, including the timing and frequency of exams based on risk factors. She explains the use of chromoendoscopy and targeted biopsies for dysplasia detection and emphasizes the need for confirmation by a second pathologist. The video concludes with recommendations for incorporating IBD surveillance into clinical practice, including team communication and ensuring availability of necessary equipment.

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Anne Tuskey, MD

Keywords

endoscopy

inflammatory bowel disease

surveillance

Montreal Classification System

chromoendoscopy