[Hemorrhagic rectocolitis. Attempt at programmed therapy]

Planned treatment of 30 cases of haemorrhagic colitis is reported. Its protocol included salazopyrine and benzodiazepine per os, salazopyrine and prednisone per rectum, and parenteral ACTH depot. Administration for 60 days brought good results in cases of slight or average severity. Recurrences, albeit less severe, were not prevented, however. Attention is drawn to the need to follow up this group of patients for a longer period. Even so, it is felt that the effect of this form of treatment is primarily symptomatic.