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.