Ali Alsarhan, Balaji Krishnamurthy, Eman Elyyan, Mohammad Alhajjar, Christos Tzivinikos
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Abstract
The incidence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising globally. Anti-tumor necrosis factor agents remain the mainstay of treatment, but a significant number of patients experience treatment failure. This case-series presents real-world experience using risankizumab, an IL-23 inhibitor, in 9 children with severe-refractory IBD. Multiple biologics had failed in all patients before initiation. Response was assessed using symptoms, biomarkers, endoscopy, and imaging. Five patients achieved clinical remission, and 4 failed to achieve complete remission. Noninvasive monitoring tools, such as intestinal ultrasound, were used. No adverse events were reported. Risankizumab may be a promising option in refractory pediatric IBD.
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ACG Case Reports Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication that provides GI and hepatology fellows, private practice clinicians, and other healthcare providers an opportunity to share interesting case reports with their peers and with leaders in the field. ACG Case Reports Journal publishes case reports, images, videos and letters to the editor in all topics of gastroenterology and hepatology, including: Biliary Colon Endoscopy Esophagus Functional Bowel Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Liver Nutrition and Obesity Pancreas Pathology Pediatric Small Bowel Stomach.