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New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
April 14, 2007
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
San Diego, California
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize the roles of epidemiology and genetics in inflammatory bowel disease.
• Review recent developments in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and the current role of immunomodulatory agents.
• Discuss the management of acute, severe, and/or refractory ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Assess the latest surgical approaches to Crohn’s disease including peri-anal complications and current surgery options for ulcerative colitis including the management of pouchitis.
• Identify evolving concepts and future trends in our overall understanding and management of inflammatory bowel disease.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Gastroenterologists, Colorectal Surgeons, Internists, Surgeons, Nurses, Residents, Fellows
ACCREDITATION
Scripps Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Scripps Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum number of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California
(858) 558-1500
REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION Registration fees: $125 Physicians
$60 Fellows/Residents/Others
PROGRAM
Saturday, April 14, 2007
7:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, & View Exhibits
7:55 am Welcome and Introduction
8:00 am New Concepts in the Pathogenesis of IBD: Roles of Epidemiology and
Genetics
Brian G. Feagan, MD
8:25 am Newer Diagnostic and Management Aids in IBD
David G. Binion, MD
8:50 am Management of Acute, Severe, and/Or Refractory Ulcerative
Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
David G. Binion, MD
9:15 am Biologicals: Primary or Secondary Treatment for IBD
David T. Rubin, MD
9:40 am Maintaining Remission in IBD Including Post Surgical Management
David T. Rubin, MD
10:05 am Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:20 am Break & View Exhibits
10:40 am Management of the Very Young, Elderly, and Pregnant/Lactating Patient
Sunanda Kane, MD
11:05 am Current Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
Victor W. Fazio, MD
11:30 am Surgical Options for Crohn’s Disease: Minimizing the Loss of Small Bowel
Victor W. Fazio, MD
11:55 am Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:15 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Case Presentations
All Faculty
3:30 pm Adjourn
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