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Katherine Falloon1, Michael Forney2, Shashank Cheemalavagu3
1Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave / A30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA. fallook@ccf.org.
Purpose Of Review:
The goal of this review is to provide practical guidance for gastroenterologists regarding diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease associated spondyloarthritis.
Recent Findings:
While there is limited data regarding optimal management approaches, we summarize available screening tools along with classification and consensus criteria that can be deployed in this setting and offer guidance regarding patient symptoms, physical exam findings, laboratory data, and imaging strategies that may facilitate diagnosis. In addition, we outline various therapeutic options available while highlighting deficits in the currently available literature. Inflammatory bowel disease associated spondyloarthritis is common but remains poorly understood. Ongoing research to establish a clear diagnostic pathway and reproducible treatment targets is essential to better identify and treat this patient population.
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