title: Management of ulcerative colitis.
abstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) in children is increasing. The range of treatments available has also increased too but around 1 in 4 children still require surgery to control their disease. An up-to-date understanding of treatments is essential for all clinicians involved in the care of UC patients to ensure appropriate and timely treatment while minimising the risk of complications and side effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fell
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Rafeeq
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Muhammed
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Spray
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Kay
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Crook
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Richard K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
keywords: Gastroenterology; Multidisciplinary team-care; Paediatric Surgery