🟢The addition of which of the following to an anti-TNF agent is associated with a higher rate of #Crohns#PerianalFistula CPF healing vs the anti-TNF agent alone?
🟢 25yo M w recent diagnosis of #Crohns presents w 📈perianal pain
Pelvic MRI: perianal abscess and complex #fistula. EUA: abscess drained + seton placed
Pt asks what to expect re efficacy of current Med/ Surg CPF therapies?
🟢42yo F w refractory #CPF#Fistula asks about possibility of receiving Mesenchymal #StemCell MSC therapy on a clinical trial. What do you tell them about the process? MSCs are:
➡️50-yo pt w 1y hx of SBS after multiple short bowel resections for stricturing Crohn’s
Labs show dehydration & nutrient deficiencies
U discuss initiating #ParenteralNutrition
➡️You focus on educating pt on which of the possible complications...