Identification and surgical management of acute severe ulcerative colitis: A guide for general practitioners.
Aust J Gen Pract
; 53(4): 211-216, 2024 04.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Approximately 25% of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) develop acute severe UC (ASUC), necessitating urgent care. General practitioners (GPs), whether based in rural or urban settings, are instrumental in detecting early warning signs, expediting emergency interventions, coordinating with medical teams, educating patients and overseeing outpatient care. This involvement ensures timely, appropriate surgical responses, especially if complications arise or medical treatments prove ineffective.OBJECTIVE:
This review provides GPs with an understanding of ASUC evaluation and risk assessment, emphasising surgical management and complementing existing medical methods. The objective is to equip GPs, whether in rural or urban environments, with the knowledge and confidence to play an integral role in the treatment team.DISCUSSION:
Identifying and diagnosing ASUC is crucial for timely emergency care. Moreover, effective ASUC management demands appropriate preoperative work-up. GPs should be adept at monitoring treatment efficacy and guiding patients through surgical aftercare. Thus, GPs should be well versed in diagnostic criteria and surgical approaches for ASUC, as well as their important role within a multidisciplinary team.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Colite Ulcerativa
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Clínicos Gerais
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust J Gen Pract
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article