Ulcerative colitis: epidemiology, clinical features and associated factors with surgical treatment in a tertiary hospital in Mexico.

Background: An increase incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been reported in Mexico. It is important to know the clinical features of patients with UC, their clinical course, need for surgical treatment and outcomes.

Objective: To describe the demographic and clinical features of patients with UC, emphasizing the factors associated with the need for surgical treatment.