Fibrosis in ulcerative colitis is directly linked to severity and chronicity of mucosal inflammation

ConclusionsA significant degree of fibrosis and muscularis mucosae thickening should be considered as common complications of chronic progressive ulcerative colitis. These features may have clinical consequences such as motility abnormalities and increased wall stiffness.

Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - February 6, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: I. O. Gordon, N. Agrawal, E. Willis, J. R. Goldblum, R. Lopez, D. Allende, X. Liu, D. Y. Patil, L. Yerian, F. El ‐Khider, C. Fiocchi, F. Rieder Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research