Perianal Crohn’s disease is one of the most complex and challenging forms of inflammatory bowel disease. In this episode, Benjamin McDonald, MD, gastroenterologist and IBD specialist at UChicago Medicine, discusses how perianal Crohn’s disease affects patients, the challenges of diagnosis and treatment, and the latest advances in care.
Dr. McDonald also shares how intestinal ultrasound—a noninvasive, real-time imaging technology supported in part by the GI Research Foundation—is helping clinicians better monitor Crohn’s disease and make more informed treatment decisions. From innovative imaging tools to emerging therapies, this conversation highlights how research is improving outcomes and offering new hope for patients living with Crohn’s disease.
Visceral: Listen to Your Gut is a podcast series from the GI Research Foundation: a deep dive into the latest research updates and treatment options for specific digestive diseases. Episodes are presented by physician-scientists and experts at the University of Chicago and feature compelling patient stories.
Stay tuned for more episodes on topics like risk and prevention of GI cancer, hepatology and liver disease, the microbiome and gut health, surgical treatments for ulcerative colitis, and the diet, nutrition, and gut health.
