Rotations 2.0 Ep 36 Hepatitis

Episode 36 Hepatitis

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Answers for Episode 35 Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Question 1: Diagnosis and Biomarkers

A 35-year-old patient presents with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. Endoscopic and histologic findings are inconclusive for either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s colitis. Which of the following biomarkers is most useful in differentiating Crohn’s colitis from ulcerative colitis in cases of indeterminate colitis?

C. Human alpha defensin 5 (DEFA5)

Question 2: Surgical Management

Which of the following surgical procedures is considered the gold standard for treating refractory ulcerative colitis while preserving fecal continence?

B. Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RPC-IPAA)

Question 3: COVID-19 and IBD Care

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following strategies was most commonly implemented to maintain continuity of care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease?

C. Virtual consultations and contact center services (CCS)

Paper for Next Week:

Mark W. Jones ; Connor B. Weir ; Mia Marietta, Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) StatPearls [Internet], Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Last Update: June 2, 2025.

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