In Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Patients Who Receive Rescue Therapy, Prior Maintenance Therapy and Day 3 C-Reactive Protein After Rescue Therapy Are Associated With 12-Month Colectomy Risk.

Abstract

Lay Summary In steroid-refractory patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis, the number of advanced therapies prior to admission and day 3 C-reactive protein post–rescue therapy is associated with a higher risk of colectomy within 12 months.