Early colectomy in steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis improves operative outcome

Volume: 33, Issue: 1, Pages: 79 - 82
Published: Sep 17, 2017
Abstract
Up to a third of patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) fail to respond to intensive steroid therapy and eventually require a salvage colectomy. We have previously reported that the mortality of emergency colectomy can be decreased by offering it within the first week of intensive medical therapy. We implemented this policy and report the results of our experience. The clinical records of all patients with ASUC who underwent...
Paper Details
Title
Early colectomy in steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis improves operative outcome
Published Date
Sep 17, 2017
Volume
33
Issue
1
Pages
79 - 82
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