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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/15/3362 |