| Theme | Therapeutic strategy for ulcerative colitis ; from standard to up-to-date | |
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| Title | Timing of surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis | |
| Publish Date | 2011/05 | |
| Author | Akira Sugita | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Kazutaka Koganei | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Kyoko Yamada | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Hirosuke Kuroki | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Hideaki Kimura | Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center |
| Author | Katsuhiko Arai | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Fumihiko Kito | Department of Surgery, Yokohama Municipal Hospital |
| Author | Tsuneo Fukushima | Matsushima Clinic |
| [ Summary ] | New medical treatments have been developed for treatment of ulcerative colitis. Surgical treatment is required for patients when other treatment options are not effective. To determine the best surgical options, it is important to know the efficacy, limits of medical treatment and postoperative clinical course. | |