Introduction: TNF-α is a pro-inflammatory cytokine known to a have a key role in the
pathogenesis of chronic immune-mediated diseases. TNF-α inhibitors can be administered …

Introduction: TNF-α inhibitors can be administered either as monotherapy or in combination
with other anti-inflammatory drugs or DMARDs in the treatment of chronic immune-mediated …

BACKGROUND: Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is
used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis who need …

Anti-TNFα agents have proved effective in the treatment of various inflammatory,
rheumatologic, dermatologic, and gastrointestinal diseases. Severe respiratory tract …

Korea is not known as an endemic area for Histoplasma. However, we experienced a case
of histoplasmosis in a person who had never been abroad. A 65-year-old female was …

Healthcare‐associated infections (HAI) are described in diverse settings. The main etiologic
agents of HAI are bacteria (85%) and fungi (13%). Some factors increase the risk for HAI …

Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the standard restorative procedure after
proctocolectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who require colectomy. The ileal …

Macroscopic and microscopic examinations of intestinal biopsies or resection specimens
play an essential role in diagnosing and managing patients with inflammatory bowel …

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred
surgery for ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). While this …

De novo Crohn's disease of the pouch (CDP) can develop after pouch surgery for patients
with a preoperative diagnosis of ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis. There are …