Abstract |
The treatment of severe ulcerative colitis remains a challenge for gastroenterologists. A not inconsiderable number of patients will experience severe flares throughout their lives and will require hospitalization. Mortality in severe ulcerative colitis is still high and consequently treatment must be aggressive, avoiding delays in rescue therapies or even surgery. The aim of this review was to describe the medical treatment of severe ulcerative colitis, highlighting recent therapeutic advances.
|
Authors | Montserrat Aceituno, Aceituno Montserrat, Yamile Zabana, Zabana Yamile, Maria Esteve, Esteve Maria |
Journal | Gastroenterologia y hepatologia
(Gastroenterol Hepatol)
Vol. 37
Issue 8
Pg. 471-9
(Oct 2014)
ISSN: 0210-5705 [Print] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Tratamiento del brote grave de colitis ulcerosa. |
PMID | 25015428
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
|
Copyright | Copyright © 2014 Elsevier España, S.L.U. and AEEH y AEG. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Algorithms
- Colitis, Ulcerative
(therapy)
- Disease Progression
- Forecasting
- Humans
- Severity of Illness Index
|