Clinical and epidemiological features of ulcerative colitis patients in Sardinia, Italy: Results from a multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are little data on the epidemiological and clinical features of adult patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) in the different Italian regions, mainly derived from the absence of a national registry. This prevents correct interpretation of the disease burden.

Aim

To assess the main clinical and epidemiological features of adult patients diagnosed with UC in Sardinia, Italy.

Methods

We performed a multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study that included adult patients with UC enrolled in seven gastroenterology unit centers in Sardinia. Data were obtained from the patients' medical records and from a questionnaire administered at the inclusion visit.

Results

Four hundred and forty-two patients with UC were included. The median age at diagnos

SUBMITTER: Magri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9631144 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature