Incidence and clinical impact of perianal disease in patients with ulcerative colitis: A nationwide population ‐based study

ConclusionsThe risk of PAD is higher in UC patients than in the general population. UC patients with PAD have distinct clinical features and poor outcomes, as indicated by the greater need for UC ‐related medications and colectomy.

Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 22, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Eun Mi Song, Ho ‐Su Lee, Ye‐Jee Kim, Eun Hye Oh, Nam Seok Ham, Jeongseok Kim, Sung Wook Hwang, Sang Hyoung Park, Dong‐Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong‐Sik Byeon, Seung‐Jae Myung, Suk‐Kyun Yang Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research