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GADECCU 2022 Guideline for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Adaptation and updating of the GETECCU 2020 Guideline.

Authors :
Fuxman C
Sicilia B
Linares ME
García-López S
González Sueyro R
González-Lamac Y
Zabana Y
Hinojosa J
Barreiro-de Acosta M
Balderramo D
Balfour D
Bellicoso M
Daffra P
Morelli D
Orsi M
Rausch A
Ruffinengo O
Toro M
Sambuelli A
Novillo A
Gomollón F
De Paula JA
Source :
Gastroenterologia y hepatologia [Gastroenterol Hepatol] 2023 Mar; Vol. 46 Suppl 1, pp. S1-S56. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 31.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease that compromises the colon, affecting the quality of life of individuals of any age. In practice, there is a wide spectrum of clinical situations. The advances made in the physio pathogenesis of UC have allowed the development of new, more effective and safer therapeutic agents.<br />Objectives: To update and expand the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of relevant treatments for remission induction and maintenance after a mild, moderate or severe flare of UC.<br />Recipients: Gastroenterologists, coloproctologists, general practitioners, family physicians and others health professionals, interested in the treatment of UC.<br />Methodology: GADECCU authorities obtained authorization from GETECCU to adapt and update the GETECCU 2020 Guide for the treatment of UC. Prepared with GRADE methodology. A team was formed that included authors, a panel of experts, a nurse and a patient, methodological experts, and external reviewers. GRADE methodology was used with the new information.<br />Results: A 118-page document was prepared with the 44 GADECCU 2022 recommendations, for different clinical situations and therapeutic options, according to levels of evidence. A section was added with the new molecules that are about to be available.<br />Conclusions: This guideline has been made in order to facilitate decision-making regarding the treatment of UC, adapting and updating the guide prepared by GETECCU in the year 2020.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English; Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0210-5705
Volume :
46 Suppl 1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gastroenterologia y hepatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36731724
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gastrohep.2023.01.009