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Ulcerative colitis (UC) in Saudi Arabia often presents with severe clinical and histological manifestations, particularly in males. Most patients responded well to salazopyrine, with surgery reserved for malignancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) reported in Arab populations.
  • Limited data on clinical severity, endoscopic, and histological grading of UC in this demographic.
  • Need for localized data to inform patient care and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the disease severity and treatment response in ulcerative colitis patients.
  • To assess clinical, endoscopic, and histological parameters in a Saudi Arabian cohort.
  • To identify complications and outcomes in patients managed at a tertiary care center.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 34 ulcerative colitis patient records (1990-2002).
  • Inclusion of clinical severity, endoscopic grading, histological assessment, and treatment response.
  • Evaluation of complication frequency and surgical intervention necessity.

Main Results:

  • The study included 21 males and 13 females with a median age of 35 years.
  • 47% of patients presented with severe clinical disease, 29% with endoscopic grade 4, and 68% with severe histological UC.
  • Salazopyrine was the primary treatment for 85% of patients, with proctocolectomy performed in two cases due to malignancy.

Conclusions:

  • Ulcerative colitis in the studied population exhibits variable severity, with a higher prevalence in males.
  • Salazopyrine demonstrated effectiveness in managing most ulcerative colitis cases.
  • Surgical intervention was primarily indicated for the detection of malignancy.