Colitis Ulcerosa - Pseudopolyps (16 of 22)

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Ulcerative colitis may result in disease-related mortality. However, overall mortality is not increased in patients with ulcerative colitis, as compared with the general population. An increase in mortality may be observed among elderly patients with the disease. Mortality is also increased in patients who develop complications (eg, shock, malnutrition, anemia) Evidence suggests that mortality is increased in patients with ulcerative colitis who undergo any form of medical or surgical intervention.

tags: colitis ulcerosa colonoscopy Pseudopolyps Mortality colon

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