Long-term therapy in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

Malchow, H.

Fortschritte der Medizin 97(29): 1253-1260

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178
PMID: 457018
Document Number: 142796
The remission period of patients with ulcerative colitis was extended by long term treatment with 2-3 g sulphasalazine daily. Proctocolectomy should be performed if no remission can be obtained on continued medical therapy. Moreover, in these cases the operation is suggested to avoid the unwanted side effects of the drugs and the increased risk of cancer.

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