| Theme |
Novel therapeutic strategy for ulcerative colitis |
| Title |
Treatment strategies for ulcerative colitis : Mucosal healing as therapeutic goal |
| Author |
Motochika Yasaka |
Department of Gastroenterology, Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka University |
| Author |
Takashi Hisabe |
Department of Gastroenterology, Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka University |
| Author |
Fumihito Hirai |
Department of Gastroenterology, Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka University |
| Author |
Toshiyuki Matsui |
Department of Gastroenterology, Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka University |
| [ Summary ] |
The number of cases of ulcerative colitis (UC) is markedly increasing in Japan. An increasing number of cases are being treated by gastroenterologists who do not specialize in inflammatory bowel disease. The fiscal year 2011 edition of the treatment guidelines are reviewed. These guidelines are revised annually based on evidence and expert consensus, specifically in regard to the contents of revision, methods of use for each drug, and treatment strategies. We also examine recent changes in therapeutic goals resulting from the dissemination of various treatment methods, with a focus on mucosal healing. |