The Role of Biomarkers in Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis: A Review

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory condition that generally affects the rectum and extends proximally into the colon in a continuous, distal-to-proximal pattern. Surgical resection (total proctocolectomy) is the only cure for UC and is often necessary in managing complicated or refractory di...

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Main Authors: Jared Matson, Sonia Ramamoorthy, Nicole E. Lopez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3362