title: The role of endoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease.
abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic immune-mediated disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. It is often the result of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The role of endoscopy in disease surveillance is unprecedented. However, there is considerable debate in therapeutic goals in IBD patients, ranging from the resolution of clinical symptoms to mucosal healing. Furthermore, deep remission has recently been advocated for altering disease course in these patients. Additionally, neoplasia continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in IBD patients. This review discussed the role of several endoscopic techniques in assessing mucosal healing and neoplasia with emphasis on novel non-invasive endoscopic techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department Of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Shishira
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bharadwaj
authors.affiliation: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Parul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tandon
authors.affiliation: Department Of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: Geeta
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kulkarni
authors.affiliation: Department Of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rivas
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic, West Palm Beach, FL.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Charles
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*
keywords: endoscopy; inflammatory bowel disease; mucosal healing; neoplasia