Ulcerative colitis: Natural history--an optimistic message from Norway.

摘要

Selection of an optimum treatment regimen for patients with ulcerative colitis depends on several factors, including the natural history of the disease. A new study indicates that prognosis for patients with newly diagnosed ulcerative colitis might not be as bad as typically thought-an important finding that should be taken into account when the risks and benefits of future treatment strategies are discussed.