Assessing anorectal function in patients with recurrent ulcerative colitis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease with an unclear etiology that can lead to irreversible changes in distal colonic function in chronic patients. This study investigated anorectal function in recurrent UC patients and identified influencing factors.

Methods

This prospective study enrolled 33 recurrent UC patients and 40 newly diagnosed patients from January 2019 to December 2022. Data collection included clinical records, scores, and anorectal function assessments. Regression analyses were used to identify factors impacting anorectal function.

Results

Recurrent UC patients had higher baseline CRP and fecal calprotectin levels, increased anxiety and depression, and more severe fecal incontinence. They also had lower BMIs, serum Hb and albu

SUBMITTER: Wu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11249410 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature