Clinical Study of the Relation between Mucosal Healing and Long-Term Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis

Clinical Study of the Relation between Mucosal Healing and Long-Term Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis

Background and Objectives. Mucosal healing (MH) is considered an important therapeutic goal in ulcerative colitis (UC). We evaluate the severity of intestinal inflammation and clarify the relation between MH and long-term outcomes. Methods. The study group comprised 38 patients with UC in clinical r...

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Main Authors: Kaoru Yokoyama, Kiyonori Kobayashi, Miyuki Mukae, Miwa Sada, Wasaburo Koizumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/192794

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