Predictors and outcomes of histological remission in ulcerative colitis treated to endoscopic healing.
Sushrut JangiHyuk YoonParambir S DulaiMark ValasekBrigid S BolandVipul JairathBrian G FeaganWilliam J SandbornSiddharth SinghPublished in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2020)
In patients with active ulcerative colitis treated-to-target of endoscopic healing, 55% simultaneously achieved histologic remission. Histologic remission, particularly in patients achieving modified Mayo endoscopy score 1, was associated with favourable outcomes. Treating to a target of histologic remission over endoscopic healing requires prospective evaluation.