[Treatment of severe ulcerative colitis flares]

Abstract

The treatment of severe ulcerative colitis remains a challenge for gastroenterologists. A not inconsiderable number of patients will experience severe flares throughout their lives and will require hospitalization. Mortality in severe ulcerative colitis is still high and consequently treatment must be aggressive, avoiding delays in rescue therapies or even surgery. The aim of this review was to describe the medical treatment of severe ulcerative colitis, highlighting recent therapeutic advances.

Keywords: Brote grave; Ciclosporina; Colitis ulcerosa; Cyclosporine; Infliximab; Severe; Tratamiento; Treatment; Ulcerative colitis.