Publications by authors named "Maria Jose Casanova"

Background: Ulcerative proctitis (UP) can have a milder, less aggressive course than left-sided colitis or extensive colitis. Therefore, immunosuppressants tend to be used less in patients with this condition. Evidence, however, is scarce because these patients are excluded from randomised controlled clinical trials.

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This article is the second in a series of two publications on the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation [ECCO] evidence-based consensus on the management of Crohn's disease. The first article covers medical management; the present article addresses surgical management, including preoperative aspects and drug management before surgery. It also provides technical advice for a variety of common clinical situations.

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  • A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ustekinumab and vedolizumab in treating complex perianal fistula in patients with Crohn's disease.
  • Out of 155 patients analyzed, ustekinumab achieved a remission rate of 54%, while vedolizumab had a remission rate of 46%, with some patients relapsing during the follow-up period.
  • Both medications exhibited mild adverse events and showed favorable safety profiles, indicating their potential effectiveness in managing this condition.
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  • Markers for personalized treatment options for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) remain unidentified, prompting a study on real-life treatment trends.
  • The study analyzed data from 10,009 patients from the ENEIDA registry, revealing that anti-TNF drugs were the most commonly used first-line treatments, but their usage declined over time in Crohn's disease (CD) while remaining stable in ulcerative colitis (UC).
  • Despite exploring Machine Learning for treatment pattern prediction, researchers found that these models were ineffective, indicating distinct treatment approaches for CD and UC and highlighting the rising importance of drugs like ustekinumab and vedolizumab.
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Introduction: Risk factors for developing pancreatitis due to thiopurines in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not clearly identified. Our aim was to evaluate the predictive pharmacogenetic risk of pancreatitis in IBD patients treated with thiopurines.

Methods: We conducted an observational pharmacogenetic study of acute pancreatitis events in a cohort study of IBD patients treated with thiopurines from the prospectively maintained ENEIDA registry biobank of GETECCU.

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Background: The advent of new therapeutic agents and the improvement of supporting care might change the management of acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) and avoid colectomy.

Aims: To evaluate the colectomy-free survival and safety of a third-line treatment in patients with ASUC refractory to intravenous steroids and who failed either infliximab or ciclosporin.

Methods: Multicentre retrospective cohort study of patients with ASUC refractory to intravenous steroids who had failed infliximab or ciclosporin and received a third-line treatment during the same hospitalisation.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of early medical prophylaxis versus waiting for endoscopy findings in preventing postoperative recurrence (POR) in patients with Crohn's disease after ileocaecal resection (ICR).
  • Out of 346 patients, those receiving early prophylactic treatment (Cohort 1) had significantly lower endoscopic recurrence rates compared to those who only received treatment based on endoscopy results (Cohort 2).
  • While both groups did not show significant differences in severe endoscopic POR or time to surgical recurrence, the proactive group had a lower treatment burden when using immunomodulators.
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  • Biological therapies are currently effective for only one-third of Crohn's disease patients, necessitating a better understanding of how these treatments work at the molecular level.
  • A study analyzed lncRNA profiles from tissue samples of patients with active and quiescent Crohn's disease and healthy controls, revealing significant differences in lncRNA expression based on disease activity and location in the intestine.
  • Interestingly, while specific lncRNAs were linked to Crohn's disease, infliximab treatment did not significantly change lncRNA expression, indicating that the drug’s effect does not extend to these long noncoding RNAs.
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Background And Aims: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a prevalent chronic noncurable disease associated with profound metabolic changes. The discovery of novel molecular indicators for unraveling IBD etiopathogenesis and the diagnosis and prognosis of IBD is therefore pivotal. We sought to determine the distinctive metabolic signatures from the different IBD subgroups before treatment initiation.

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Background: Both vedolizumab and ustekinumab are approved for the management of Crohn's disease [CD]. Data on which one would be the most beneficial option when anti-tumour necrosis factor [anti-TNF] agents fail are limited.

Aims: To compare the durability, effectiveness, and safety of vedolizumab and ustekinumab after anti-TNF failure or intolerance in CD.

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(1) Background: Transition is a planned movement of paediatric patients to adult healthcare systems, and its implementation is not yet established in all inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) units. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of transition on IBD outcomes. (2) Methods: Multicentre, retrospective and observational study of IBD paediatric patients transferred to an adult IBD unit between 2017-2020.

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Background: The gut-brain axis describes a complex bidirectional association between neurological and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. In patients with migraine, GI comorbidities are common. We aimed to evaluate the presence of migraine among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) according to Migraine Screen-Questionnaire (MS-Q) and describe the headache characteristics compared to a control group.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effects of switching from the adalimumab (ADA) originator to its biosimilars on treatment persistence, clinical efficacy, and safety in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
  • A total of 524 patients were analyzed, with some maintaining the ADA originator and others switching to biosimilars, showing similar rates of treatment discontinuation and relapse between the two groups.
  • The findings concluded that switching to ADA biosimilars did not negatively impact patient outcomes compared to continuing with the ADA originator.
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An increased risk of lymphoma has been described in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aims of our study were to determine the clinical presentation, the previous exposure to immunosuppressive and biologic therapies, and the evolution of lymphomas in patients with IBD. IBD patients with diagnosis of lymphoma from October 2006 to June 2021 were identified from the prospectively maintained ENEIDA registry of GETECCU.

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There are now a growing number of licensed biological therapies for patients with Crohn's disease. However, there can be significant costs associated with long-term maintenance treatment, as well as some concerns about potential side-effects. As a result, there has been increasing interest in elective biological treatment discontinuation in selected patients, after a sustained period of remission.

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Introduction: The prevalence of penetrating complications in Crohn's disease (CD) increases progressively over time, but evidence on the medical treatment in this setting is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of biologic agents in CD complicated with internal fistulizing disease.

Methods: Adult patients with CD-related fistulae who received at least 1 biologic agent for this condition from the prospectively maintained ENEIDA registry were included.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic and chronic disorder that includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Both diseases show an uncontrolled intestinal immune response that generates tissue inflammation. Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells that play a key role in tolerance maintenance in the gastrointestinal mucosa.

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Background: Crohn's disease (CD) with upper gastrointestinal involvement (UGI) may have a more aggressive and refractory course. However, evidence on this phenotype of patients is scarce.

Aims: To identify the clinical characteristics, therapeutic requirements and complications associated with UGI in CD METHODS: Nationwide study of cases (UGI, UGI plus ileal/ileocolonic involvement) paired with controls (ileal/ileocolonic involvement) from the ENEIDA registry.

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(1) Aims: To assess the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Spain, to describe the main epidemiological and clinical characteristics at diagnosis and the evolution of the disease, and to explore the use of drug treatments. (2) Methods: Prospective, population-based nationwide registry. Adult patients diagnosed with IBD-Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) or IBD unclassified (IBD-U)-during 2017 in Spain were included and were followed-up for 1 year.

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  • A study was conducted to evaluate the long-term effects of stopping anti-TNF treatment in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), focusing on relapse rates after discontinuation during clinical remission.
  • The study involved 1,055 patients and revealed a 12% yearly relapse rate, with 50% experiencing a relapse within five years, while many managed to regain remission after retreatment or switching therapies.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that while many patients remain in remission post-discontinuation, retreatment with the same anti-TNF is often effective for those who relapse, and alternative therapies can also lead to remission in non-responders.
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Background And Aims: The development programm UNIFI has shown promising results of ustekinumab in ulcerative colitis [UC] treatment which should be confirmed in clinical practice. We aimed to evaluate the durability, effectiveness, and safety of ustekinumab in UC in real life.

Methods: Patients included in the prospectively maintained ENEIDA registry, who received at least one intravenous dose of ustekinumab due to active UC [Partial Mayo Score [PMS]>2], were included.

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A lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only current treatment for celiac disease (CD), but strict compliance is complicated. Duodenal biopsies are the "gold standard" method for diagnosing CD, but they are not generally recommended for disease monitoring. We evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of fecal gluten immunogenic peptides (GIPs) to detect duodenal lesions in CD patients on a GFD and compared them with serum anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies.

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