Early Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Improves Clinical Outcomes in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis.

Shreyak SharmaDarrick K LiLouis J LevineAbdelkader ChaarChandler McMillanJill K J GaidosDeborah D ProctorNadeen Hussain

Published in: Crohn's & colitis 360 (2023)

In this well-characterized cohort, early sigmoidoscopy in ASUC was associated with favorable clinical outcomes. These findings highlight the benefits of early sigmoidoscopy in patients with ASUC. Larger prospective studies are needed to corroborate these findings.

Keyphrases

ulcerative colitis
liver failure
drug induced
early onset
acute respiratory distress syndrome