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Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Published on: May 16, 2025
[Treatment of severe ulcerative colitis flares]
Montserrat Aceituno, Aceituno Montserrat1, Yamile Zabana
1Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, España.
Abstract:
The treatment of severe ulcerative colitis remains a challenge for gastroenterologists. A not inconsiderable number of patients will experience severe flares throughout their lives and will require hospitalization. Mortality in severe ulcerative colitis is still high and consequently treatment must be aggressive, avoiding delays in rescue therapies or even surgery. The aim of this review was to describe the medical treatment of severe ulcerative colitis, highlighting recent therapeutic advances.
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