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Medical and Surgical Management of Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

José M Cabrera1, Thomas T Sato2

  • 1Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|March 1, 2018
PubMed

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of lifelong intestinal conditions with increasing global incidence. Pediatric IBD presents unique clinical and surgical challenges compared to adult cases.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis.
  • IBD is characterized by idiopathic, progressive, and lifelong intestinal inflammation.
  • A global rise in IBD incidence has been documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the distinct clinical features of pediatric IBD.
  • To highlight unique surgical management considerations in young IBD patients.
  • To contrast pediatric IBD with adult-onset IBD.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative overview of IBD in pediatric versus adult populations.
  • Review of clinical characteristics specific to childhood IBD.
  • Analysis of surgical management differences.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric IBD exhibits unique clinical presentations.
  • Surgical approaches and outcomes differ significantly in children.
  • Age-related factors influence IBD manifestation and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding pediatric IBD's unique aspects is crucial for effective management.
  • Tailored clinical and surgical strategies are necessary for IBD in children and adolescents.
  • Further research into age-specific IBD pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.

Keywords:
colitisinflammatory bowel diseasepediatriculcerative colitis

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