Management of ulcerative colitis.

Arch Dis Child

Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK.

Published: May 2016

Ulcerative colitis (UC) in children is increasing. The range of treatments available has also increased too but around 1 in 4 children still require surgery to control their disease. An up-to-date understanding of treatments is essential for all clinicians involved in the care of UC patients to ensure appropriate and timely treatment while minimising the risk of complications and side effects.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4853583PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2014-307218DOI Listing

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