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Ulcerative colitis: Should I have surgery?


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  • Website: OHRI
  • Resource type: Patient decision aid

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This patient decision aid helps people who have ulcerative colitis and are considering surgery to remove the colon to decide on whether to have surgery or to keep taking medicine by comparing the benefits, risks and side effects of both options.


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Ulcerative colitis, Ileoanal anastomosis, proctocolectomy, ileostomy

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Rated on: 6/20/2018 8:11:29 AM

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