Overall, the number of patients discharged from hospitals with an ulcerative colitis diagnosis increased between 2009 and 2018, but the number of patients opting for ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA ...

"These findings are significant, as individuals with delayed closure for nonmedical reasons or pouch complications do not have heightened risk of developing endoscopic pouch inflammation, and, ...

Pouchitis is the most common condition that develops following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. More than one-half of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) develop intermittent pouchitis within 1 year ...

An ileostomy loop done as part of surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis has the potential to lead to an increased risk of pouch inflammation if it’s delayed. However, this topic hasn’t been very ...

Ulcerative colitis often develops in people aged 15-30 or 50-70. Exercise can reduce inflammation and strengthen the intestinal lining. A fecal occult blood test is a noninvasive test that can help ...

Getty Images Understanding current trends in the incidence, prevalence, and distribution of ulcerative colitis can help inform diagnosis and treatment. Most incidence and prevalence studies for UC ...