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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2018; 31(02): 071-079
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1609021
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Medical and Surgical Management of Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

José M. Cabrera
1   Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Thomas T. Sato
2   Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Corporate Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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25 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes a spectrum of idiopathic, lifelong, and progressive intestinal inflammatory conditions that includes Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis. A worldwide increase in the incidence of IBD has been observed. In comparison to adults, IBD occurring during childhood and adolescence has several unique clinical characteristics and surgical management issues. In this article, we provide an overview contrasting these important differences.

Keywords

pediatric - colitis - ulcerative colitis - inflammatory bowel disease
 

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