A Simard et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;79:800–806. Role of ileal diversion in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Indications:
- Severe, medically refractory colitis
- Complex and medically refractory perianal disease
- In combination with bowel resection for irreversible bowel damage (e.g., fistulae, abscesses, or strictures)
Diversion “provides the opportunity to reduce steroid use, improve growth and observe the natural history of the disease in a more controlled manner. It may also enhance quality of life”
My take: This is a handy article when considering ileal diversion in a patient with medically-refractory inflammatory bowel disease.
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