Clinical and epidemiological features of ulcerative colitis patients in Sardinia, Italy: Results from a multicenter study.

Background: There are little data on the epidemiological and clinical features of adult patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) in the different Italian regions, mainly derived from the absence of a national registry. This prevents correct interpretation of the disease burden.

Aim: To assess the main clinical and epidemiological features of adult patients diagnosed with UC in Sardinia, Italy.