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An approach to the management of refractory ulcerative colitis.
An approach to the management of refractory ulcerative colitis. Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica Sonu, I., Blonski, W., Lin, M. V., Lichtenstein, G. R. 2010; 56 (2): 213-231Abstract
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease of unknown etiology associated with dysregulation of the gastrointestinal mucosal immune system. It is characterized by a waxing and waning course and approximately 15% of UC patients will experience a severe episode. The first line treatment for severe colitis includes IV corticosteroids, however, 40% of patients are non-responsive to corticosteroid therapy and may require either colectomy, intravenous infliximab or intravenous cyclosporine within 3-5 days of presentation. This review focuses on the management and treatment approaches to refractory UC.
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