Figure 3
Assess comorbidities and disease- and therapy-related complications
B
Infections
C. difficile, CMV, food
poisoning
Stricture/
remodeling
Abnormal imaging
(bowel dilation)
Obstructive symptoms
Weight loss
Symptoms related
to prior surgery
Bile acid diarrhea
Bacterial overgrowth
Steatorrhea/fat
malabsorption
Adverse reaction
to medical therapy
Recent introduction of new
agent; drug holiday
Abdominal
abscess or fistula
Pain, fistula drainage, fever
Perianal abscess
or fistula
Pain, fistula drainage, fever
AGA Institute Care Pathway for the Identification,
Assessment and Initial Medical Treatment in Crohn's Disease
