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Revista colombiana de Gastroenterología
versão impressa ISSN 0120-9957
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JULIAO BANOS, Fabián. Acute severe ulcerative colitis: case report and literature review. Rev Col Gastroenterol [online]. 2012, vol.27, n.4, pp.317-322. ISSN 0120-9957.
Acute severe ulcerative colitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires a pro-active approach with either effective medical treatment or timely colectomy. It is very important to identify at an early stage those who are likely to fail intensive treatment. Although intravenous steroids remain the first line, for those who fail, currently available 'rescue' medical therapy with infliximab and cyclosporine may reduce the risk of colectomy in the short term without compromising safety.
Palavras-chave : Acute severe ulcerative colitis; intravenous steroids; infliximab; cyclosporine; colectomy.