Discrete terminal ileal ulcers in patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis: clinical significance and natural course
Abstract Background Terminal ileal (TI) ulcers are occasionally detected in asymptomatic individuals and mostly resolve without any treatment. In patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), TI ulcers are infrequently observed without evidence of backwash ileitis. However, the clinical significance and na...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01866-7 |