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  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Background:

  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with unknown causes.
  • Chronic UC can lead to lasting damage in the distal colon's function.
  • Anorectal dysfunction is a significant complication affecting patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate anorectal function in patients with recurrent UC.
  • To identify factors influencing anorectal function in recurrent UC patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 33 recurrent UC patients and 40 newly diagnosed UC patients (Jan 2019-Dec 2022).
  • Collected clinical data, patient-reported scores, and anorectal function assessments.
  • Employed regression analyses to determine factors affecting anorectal function.

Main Results:

  • Recurrent UC patients showed elevated CRP, fecal calprotectin, anxiety, depression, and fecal incontinence.
  • Lower BMI, hemoglobin, albumin, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire scores were noted in recurrent UC patients.
  • Long disease duration and high fecal calprotectin levels independently impacted initial sensation, defecation volume, and urgency thresholds. High anxiety scores also affected defecation volume.

Conclusions:

  • Recurrent UC is associated with increased rectal sensitivity and compromised anorectal function.
  • These functional deficits significantly impair the quality of life for UC patients.
  • Proactive disease management, relapse prevention, and anxiety reduction are crucial for improving anorectal function.