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Chinese Herbal Retention Enema for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Published on: May 16, 2025
Modern surgery for ulcerative colitis
Brenda Murphy1,2, Dara Oliver Kavanagh3,4, Desmond Colm Winter5
1Departments of Colorectal Surgery, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. murphb14@tcd.ie.
Abstract:
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of poorly understood aetiology. While medical treatment is first-line management, approximately 10% of patients with UC will require a colectomy either as an emergency or elective procedure. There are multiple surgical options available in the current era and the choice of operation(s) is highly dependent on the clinical presentation, patient preference and individual surgeon or institutional practice. We present a review of modern surgical practices in ulcerative colitis, addressing some current controversies and diversities.
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