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Digest This Special Edition 2024

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Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute is proud to share this special edition of Digest This focused on our latest innovations. Our skilled multidisciplinary team is committed to advancing care through novel, lifesaving interventions, breakthrough research and learning from complex and challenging cases.


Our team of clinicians, surgeons, scientists and educators are reimagining what’s possible for patients with a wide range of digestive issues. Our team works tirelessly to redefine patient care through clinical innovation, cutting-edge research and inspired training.


Read more on our latest advancements and ways to partner on patient care.

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Pioneering Research

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Vaccination Mitigates Increased Risk of COVID Hospitalization in Celiac Patients, Study Finds

Results from the large, single-center, retrospective study have multiple implications for preventive care

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MILU Improves Outcomes Among Critically Ill Patients with Advanced Liver Disease

Standardized and collaborative care improves liver transplantations

Advancing Patient Care

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Consider Risk Factors When Deciding Care Path for Postoperative Crohn’s Disease

Strong patient communication can help clinicians choose the best treatment option

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Rethinking Anastomotic Leak Rates Among Patients Undergoing Ileorectal Anastomosis

Results from a large cohort, retrospective analysis indicate that anastomotic leaks may not occur as frequently as previously reported

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Study Findings Support Bariatric Surgery as a Superior Treatment Option to Medical Management for Type 2 Diabetes

Largest, longest analysis to date shows greater weight loss and fewer diabetes medications needed

Federico Aucejo, MD
New Research Indicates Liver Transplant, Resection as an Option for Patients with CRLM

ctDNA should be incorporated into care to help stratify risk pre-operatively and for post-operative surveillance

Complex Case Studies

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Complex Diverticulitis Case Highlights Importance of Second Opinions

Input from specialists and other healthcare providers is important when discussing quality-of-life improvement options

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Massive Spine and Retroperitoneal Sarcoma: A Case Study in Surgical Collaboration

Invasion of the lumbar spine and iliac vein made resection risky

Ajita Prabhu, MD
Case Study: Repair Surgery for Patient with Hernia and Abdominal Damage

Treating a patient after a complicated hernia repair led to surgical complications and chronic pain

Evolving Perspectives & Programs

Michelle Kang Kim, MD, PhD
Helping Women Become Leaders in Gastroenterology

Cleveland Clinic’s Chair of Gastroenterology shares her perspective on what it takes to become a leader in a specialty where women are underrepresented

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Surgeon-Scientists: The Bridge Between Bench and Bedside

Although the number of surgeon-scientists in colorectal surgery is small, a Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon-scientist shares his thoughts on what surgeon-scientists bring to the table

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Advanced Practice Provider IBD Fellowship Enters Year Four

The unique program addresses an unmet need and continues to expand

Resources

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