The Role of Mucosal Healing in the Treatment of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

摘要: Mucosal healing is a promising therapeutic endpoint in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Currently, IBD focuses predominantly on clinical remission, without requiring demonstration mucosal healing. However, recent studies suggest that achieving engenders better outcomes. In this review, we will examine concept healing, including its definitions and assessment techniques, evaluate data regarding potential benefits IBD. Furthermore, discuss how often can be expected with each therapies for While an ideal outcome, it may not practical or feasible any given patient. Although discussed all patients, practicing physician should realize goal possible manage patient accordingly.