23.03.2020 | Übersichten
Indication for surgical therapy in ulcerative colitis
verfasst von:
Professor Dr. med. Markus Rentsch, Cathleen McSharry, Florian Kühn, Alena Sint, Petra Ganschow, Jens Werner, Tobias Schiergens
Erschienen in:
coloproctology
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Ausgabe 4/2020
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Abstract
Ulcerative colitis (UC) represents a chronic inflammatory bowel disease associated with an increasing incidence worldwide. In Germany, the incidence is approximately 4:100,000; thus roughly 40,000 patients suffer from UC. The clinical picture can differ significantly, and a thorough knowledge of the treatment algorithms is of eminent importance since the prognosis and quality of life of the patients strongly depend on precise medical and surgical regimens.