Overview

This study aims to determine if improved risk stratification tools and interventions to mitigate malnutrition reduce postoperative risk in patients undergoing elective or emergent resection surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and if adding immune modulation nutrition improves surgical outcomes. The primary objective is to assess whether preoperative malnutrition screening and intervention minimize postoperative complications. The secondary objective is to evaluate whether immune modulation nutrition in the peri-operative period decreases length of stay and major complications.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Able and willing to provide written informed consent
2. Aged 18 years of age or older
3. Confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
4. Scheduled for disease-related intestinal resection at NYU Langone Health

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No current diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
2. Age less than 18
3. Not proficient (able to read and answer questions) in English