: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a well-established treatment for severe obesity, yet its effects in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not well understood. MBS in this population presents unique challenges, including the potential for exacerbating inflammatory disease activity and causing complications such as malnutrition and medication malabsorption. This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of MBS in IBD patients, focusing on both metabolic outcomes and its impact on the course of IBD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The optimal level of resident autonomy in emergency colorectal surgery is unclear. This study assessed perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing emergency colectomy with end stoma based on the presence of an attending surgeon.
Participants: A retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital, including 360 patients who underwent emergency colectomy with end stoma between 2013 and 2023.
Background: Perianal fistulas of Crohn's disease (CD) create a significant burden on patients' lives. However, the efficacy and safety of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell treatment are contradicting, and real-world evidence is lacking.
Aims: To examine the usability of darvadstrocel therapy in managing perianal CD.