scholarly journals P764 Phenotypic analysis of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: 23 year data of a centre in a South American country

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S607-S607
Author(s):  
C C Páez Cancelado ◽  
R García Duperly ◽  
J Park ◽  
R López Panqueva ◽  
E E Londoño Schimmer ◽  
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Abstract Background Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) includes Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn Disease (CD). In the last decade, there have been introduced therapeutic changes that have revolutionised the pharmacologic and surgical management of patients with IBD. The incidence of UC and CD has been increasing in Latin America but the exact prevalence is unknown. Our objective is to describe the demographic characteristics, clinical and therapeutic aspects of the IBD in patients that have presented in the University Hospital Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (UH-FSFB), Colombia. Methods Retrospective Descriptive Cohort Study. Clinical histories, pathology reports, and endoscopic results from data base HI-ISIS of the UH-FSFB and medical data between January 1996 and February 2019 were recollected, stored in Excel and analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics Visor. Patients with diagnosis of IBD were included. Patients with incomplete clinical histories were excluded. Results From 398 patients included in this study, 72.1% had UC, 25.6% CD and 2.3% Indeterminate Colitis. The average age of diagnosis was 43.54 years (range: 12–91). In both patients with UC and CD there were smaller proportions of men than women (0.9:1 for UC and 0.7:1 for CD). Of the patients with UC, 46.3% had been hospitalised. 37.2% presented with proctitis, 23.8% left colitis and 39% with pancolitis. 13.5% had an asymptomatic clinical disease, 22.4% mild, 15.3% moderate, and 48.8% severe. 12.9% received biological therapy (BT). 24.3% of patients received a second line BT. Fifteen per cent required surgical interventions (SI), of which there were no mortalities. 27% who were receiving BT required SI. Of the patients with CD, 82.4% required hospitalisation. 43.1% had an ileal, 9.8% colonic, 39.2% ileal- colonic, 0% isolated upper digestive and 21.6% perianal compromise. 34.3% had non-stenosing behaviour, 49% stenosing and 16.7% penetrating. 44.1% of patients with CD received BT of which 40% required a second line BT. 55.9% required SI, of which 1 mortality was reported. 71.1% who were receiving BT required a SI. Conclusion Our study contributes to the epidemiology and integral management required by patients with IBD in our environment. More studies are recommended that replicate our methodology in the population with IBD in both Colombia and Latin America.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S574-S575
Author(s):  
S García Mateo ◽  
E Refaie ◽  
S J Martínez-Domínguez ◽  
C J Gargallo-Puyuelo ◽  
L Lario Quilez ◽  
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Abstract Background The lockdown period due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Spain was established from 16th March to 21th June 2020. Therefore, the authorities controlled personal movements and private and public non-essential activities were cancelled. It has probably had an important emotional impact on chronic patients and hence in those who are suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) due to their high risk of emotional disorders. The aim of this study is to know how COVID 19 influenced to the patients suffering from IBD during the quarantine period, focusing heavily on the psychological distress through the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and also the impact of the pandemic on therapeutic adherence using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Methods This is an unicentric and analytical observational study carried out in IBD unit of a large public teaching Hospital (University Hospital “Lozano Blesa”) during August 2020. Patients were contacted and interviewed by phone by two trained researchers not involved in the patient′s medical care. Inclusion criteria were age ≥ 18 years old and confirmed diagnosis of Crohn′s Disease (CD), Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Indeterminate Colitis. A descriptive analysis was carried out and, subsequently, the factors associated with the loss of therapeutic adherence and higher-moderate levels of stress were analyzed through Logistic regression multivariate analyses. Results Of the 426 patients included, 217 (50.9%) were women, 249 (58.4%) had UC and 177 (41.6%) had EC. During the Spanish lockdown period, most of patients did not have symptoms related to their IBD (302; 72.1%). Among those who had symptoms, the most frequent was diarrhea and abdominal pain (11.5%). Most of subjects were not diagnosed of SARS-CoV2 infection (93%), whereas 2.1% suffered confirmed infection and 4.9% had compatible symptoms without test confirmation. Regarding economic situation of patients, most of them did not have economic difficulties (87.6%). Moreover, 74.4% of participants referred a very good physician-patient relationship and 21.8% a good relationship. People who participated in the study had a median PSS-10 score of 12 (10–16). A higher level of stress was reported between those who were not married, women, and those who experimented an increase of IBD related symptoms. Adherence to treatment was not associated with stress level based on PSS-10 questionnaire. Conclusion Although the lockdown period due to COVID-19 pandemic has probably had an important emotional impact on Spanish population, IBD patients had in general lower PSS-10 scores. It could be due to a good patient-physician relationship, which contributed to maintaining a good adherence to medications in those patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S53-S54
Author(s):  
Tina Aswani Omprakash ◽  
Norelle Reilly ◽  
Jan Bhagwakar ◽  
Jeanette Carrell ◽  
Kristina Woodburn ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating intestinal condition, manifesting as Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) or indeterminate colitis (IC). The patient experience is impacted by a lack of awareness from other stakeholders despite growing global disease prevalence. To gain deeper insight of the patient experience, promote quality care, and enhance quality of life, we performed a qualitative study of the patient journey starting from pre-diagnosis through treatment. Methods U.S. patients with IBD were recruited via UC/CD support groups and organizations, social media platforms, blog followers, and personal networks. Participants were screened via an emailed survey and asked to self-identify as medically diagnosed on the basis of reported diagnostic testing. Interviews were conducted by qualitative researchers by phone or web conferencing. Open-ended questions were developed to support and gather information about our learning objectives—primarily, our desire to understand the unique experiences of UC/CD patients in their journey from symptom onset through diagnosis, treatment and maintenance (e.g. “Upon diagnosis, what were your immediate thoughts about the condition?”). This qualitative data were analyzed using Human-Centered Design methodology, including patient typologies (personas), forced temporal zoom (journey maps), forced semantic zoom (stakeholder system mapping), and affinity mapping for pattern recognition of unmet needs. Results A total of 32 patients were interviewed: N=17 CD patients, N=13 UC patients and N=2 IC patients. The interviewed population reflected regional, demographic, and disease-related diversity (Table 1). Five unique, mutually exclusive journeys were identified to understand and classify patient experiences: (1) Journey of Independence, (2) Journey of Acceptance, (3) Journey of Recognition, (4) Journey of Passion and (5) Journey of Determination (Figure 1). Patients with IBD expressed a need for increased awareness, education, and training for providers to shorten the path to diagnosis. Mental health support was found to be a critical gap in care, particularly for major treatment decisions (e.g., surgery). The inclusion of emotional support into the treatment paradigm was perceived as essential to long-term wellness. Patient attitudes and self-advocacy varied on their individual journeys; understanding these journeys may accelerate time to diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion Better understanding of patient journeys can help healthcare providers improve their approach to patient care and coordination.


Lupus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 1198-1201
Author(s):  
H Elsayed Mansour ◽  
S Gamal Arafa ◽  
W Abdelfatah Shehata

A 30-year-old female presented to the rheumatology outpatient clinic of the Internal Medicine Department, Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, complaining of a large right leg ulcer consistent with pyoderma gangrenosum. There was history of recurrent attacks of bleeding per rectum of one-year duration. During hospitalization she noticed blurring of vision in the left eye with diffuse blackish discoloration of the feet and toes, consistent with small-vessel vasculitis. Colonoscopy with biopsy and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease-ulcerative colitis (IBD-UC). Meanwhile, the patient fulfilled the SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): recurrent oral ulcers, positive antinuclear antibody testing, proteinuria >0.5 gm/24-hour urine, positive test for lupus anticoagulant and consumed C3 complement component. Herein we report a rare case of coexistence of SLE and IBD-UC.


Medicina ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gediminas Kiudelis ◽  
Laimas Jonaitis ◽  
Kęstutis Adamonis ◽  
Aida Žvirblienė ◽  
Algimantas Tamelis ◽  
...  

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Kaunas and its region during a 3-year period. Material and Methods. The study was conducted during the 3-year period (2007–2009) and enrolled the patients from Kaunas with its region, which has a population of 381 300 inhabitants. The data were collected from all practices in the area where the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease was made by practicing gastroenterologists and consulting pediatricians along with endoscopists. Only new cases of inflammatory bowel disease were included into analysis. The diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease was strictly made according to the Copenhagen criteria. Age- and sex-standardized incidence was calculated for each year of the study period. Results. A total of 108 new inflammatory bowel disease cases were diagnosed during the study period: 87 had ulcerative colitis, 16 Crohn’s disease, and 5 indeterminate colitis. The incidence of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and indeterminate colitis for each study year was 6.85, 5.33, and 7.38 per 100 000; 0.95, 1.11, and 1.57 per 100 000; and 0.47, 0.21, and 0.42 per 100 000, respectively. The average 3-year standardized incidence of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and indeterminate colitis was 6.52, 1.21, and 0.37 per 100 000, respectively. The mean patients’ age at onset of ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and Crohn’s disease was 49.95 (SD, 17.03), 49.80 (SD, 17.71), and 34.94 years (SD, 0.37), respectively. Conclusions. The average 3-year incidence of ulcerative colitis in Kaunas region was found to be lower as compared with that in many parts of Central and Western Europe. The incidence of Crohn’s disease was low and very similar to other countries of Eastern Europe. Age at onset of the diseases appeared to be older than that reported in the Western industrialized countries.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Langevin ◽  
Lysanne Normandeau ◽  
Mickael Bouin

Background. Because of the chronic and relapsing nature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which often requires characterization with CT scan, IBD patients might be exposed to a large amount of radiation. As a cumulative effective dose (CED) ≥ 100 mSv is considered significant for stochastic risks of cancer, it is important to monitor and control the radiation exposure of the IBD patients. In the present work, we aimed to quantify the mean CED in IBD patients to assess any harmful effects of radiation. Methods. This study includes 200 IBD patients, identified retrospectively, from the outpatient clinics of the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal between January 1, 2010, and February 15, 2017, from the gastroenterologists’ patients lists. The number and type of each radiology test performed were listed for each patient during the study period and the CED was calculated using our institution’s dose index when available and standardized tables. Results. Among the 200 IBD patients, 157 patients had Crohn’s disease (CD), 41 had ulcerative colitis (UC), and 2 had indeterminate colitis. The mean CED for IBD patients was 23.1 ± 45.2 mSv during a mean follow-up duration of 4.3 years. CED was higher among patients with CD than with UC (27.5 ± 49.5 versus 6.8 ± 14.8 mSv; p<0.01). Six patients were exposed to a high CED (>100 mSv) and all had CD. Conclusion. While potentially harmful levels of radiation exposure are of concern in only a small number of patients, strategies to limit such exposure are encouraged when clinically appropriate.


Author(s):  
Basavaraj Kerur ◽  
Eric I Benchimol ◽  
Karoline Fiedler ◽  
Marisa Stahl ◽  
Jeffrey Hyams ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The incidence of very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEOIBD) is increasing, yet the phenotype and natural history of VEOIBD are not well described. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients diagnosed with VEOIBD (6 years of age and younger) between 2008 and 2013 at 25 North American centers. Eligible patients at each center were randomly selected for chart review. We abstracted data at diagnosis and at 1, 3, and 5 years after diagnosis. We compared the clinical features and outcomes with VEOIBD diagnosed younger than 3 years of age with children diagnosed with VEOIBD at age 3 to 6 years. Results The study population included 269 children (105 [39%] Crohn’s disease, 106 [39%] ulcerative colitis, and 58 [22%] IBD unclassified). The median age of diagnosis was 4.2 years (interquartile range 2.9–5.2). Most (94%) Crohn’s disease patients had inflammatory disease behavior (B1). Isolated colitis (L2) was the most common disease location (70% of children diagnosed younger than 3 years vs 43% of children diagnosed 3 years and older; P = 0.10). By the end of follow-up, stricturing/penetrating occurred in 7 (6.6%) children. The risk of any bowel surgery in Crohn’s disease was 3% by 1 year, 12% by 3 years, and 15% by 5 years and did not differ by age at diagnosis. Most ulcerative colitis patients had pancolitis (57% of children diagnosed younger than 3 years vs 45% of children diagnosed 3 years and older; P = 0.18). The risk of colectomy in ulcerative colitis/IBD unclassified was 0% by 1 year, 3% by 3 years, and 14% by 5 years and did not differ by age of diagnosis. Conclusions Very early onset inflammatory bowel disease has a distinct phenotype with predominantly colonic involvement and infrequent stricturing/penetrating disease. The cumulative risk of bowel surgery in children with VEOIBD was approximately 14%–15% by 5 years. These data can be used to provide anticipatory guidance in this emerging patient population.


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