Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is increasing worldwide. Management requires endoscopy, radiology, histopathology, and often costly pharmacotherapy. Despite published guidelines, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches vary considerably, influenced by resource availability, socioeconomic factors, and physician training.
We conducted an international survey of IBD practitioners to assess real-world patterns of IBD diagnosis and care, examining how practices differed across countries stratified by health care expenditure per capita.