Incidence Rates and Predictors of Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis in the Era of Biologics: Results from a Provincial Database

ConclusionIncidence of colectomy decreased after introduction of biologics. Risk factors for colectomy were gastrointestinal hospitalizations, anemia, male gender, and congestive heart failure. Emergent surgery and age were predictors of mortality.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research