Emerging Technologies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Minireview on Future Treatment Modalities

PMID: 40015818
Source: Surg Clin North Am
Publication date: 2025-02-27
Year: 2025

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can present as either Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Both phenotypes are inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite scientific advances, the overall incidence and morbidity of IBD continues to increase worldwide. Fortunately, we continue to develop novel therapies, in hopes of providing safer, more effective treatment options. Such therapies include cell therapy, exosome therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and central nerve stimulation. The aim of this review is to briefly highlight each of these novel therapeutic interventions as they relate to the treatment of IBD.