title: Left-sided ulcerative colitis.
abstract: Left-sided ulcerative colitis is not a distinct entity, but a less extensive form of pancolitis. The epidemiologic and genetic characteristics are thought to be analogous. The rate of colorectal cancer, however, seems to be proportional to the extent of disease. Primary treatment for left-sided disease is topical 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5ASA) agents. In patients who do not respond to topical therapy, oral 5ASA agents of differing delivery methods to the distal bowel can be used. There is much debate pertaining to the clinical superiority of the oral 5ASA agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A30, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Haghigd@ccf.org
authors.forename: Douglas B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Haghighi
authors.forename: Bret A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Lashner
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D019804:Mesalamine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D019804:Mesalamine