Delayed surgery for acute severe colitis is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications.

BACKGROUND: This study determined the long-term outcome after colectomy for acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) and assessed whether the duration of in-hospital medical therapy is related to postoperative outcome. METHODS: All patients who underwent urgent colectomy and ileostomy for ASUC betwee...

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Main Authors: Randall, J, Singh, B, Warren, B, Travis, S, Mortensen, N, George, B
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2010