International Journal of Gastroenterology

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Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025

  • Research Article

    The Long-term Outcomes of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with First Trial of Biological

    Heli Eronen*, Pia Oksanen, Airi Jussila, Heini Huhtala, Tuire Ilus

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: 29 November 2024
    Accepted: 17 December 2024
    Published: 7 January 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijg.20250901.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: The advent of biologicals and small molecules have changed treatment strategies in ulcerative colitis (UC) as therapies now aim for complete mucosal healing. Real-world data on the outcome of UC patients after first trial of biologics is still lacking and is investigated here. Materials and Methods: UC patients treated with at least o... Show More
  • Case Report

    Case Report: Atypical Surgical Technique for Crohn's Disease of the Duodenum

    Fernando Freire Lisboa*, Luis Fernando Nunes Ferreira, Gabriel Diniz Câmara Dantas, Pedro Arthur Nascimento da Silva

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
    Pages: 9-14
    Received: 7 December 2024
    Accepted: 31 December 2024
    Published: 17 January 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijg.20250901.12
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    Abstract: Crohn’s disease (CD) is an idiopathic chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), though it most commonly involves the terminal ileum and colon. Duodenal involvement is rare, accounting for only 0.5%–4% of cases, and isolated duodenal CD is even less common, occurring in fewer than 0.07% of patie... Show More