Ulcerative Colitis in Adults: A Review

Author/s: 
Gros, Beatriz, Kaplan, Gilaad
Date Added: 
October 3, 2023
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA
Publisher: 
AMA
Publication Date: 
September 12, 2023
Issue: 
10
Volume: 
330
Pages: 
951-965
Type: 
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jama.2023.15389
PMID (1): 
37698559

RPR Commentary

A review of ulcerative colitis in adults. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

Importance: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon, with a prevalence exceeding 400 per 100 000 in North America. Individuals with UC have a lower life expectancy and are at increased risk for colectomy and colorectal cancer.

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