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Ulcerative colitis.

F A JONES
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In the early stages ulcerative colitis is reversible and a normal bowel can be regained. This is facilitated by the use of cortisone which should be given promptly during the first attack. Surgical operation has an important role in helping to reduce the high initial mortality and in overcoming invalidism in the chronic phase.A clear understanding of the role of emotional tension enables the internist to make an appreciable contribution to the management of the disease.

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F A JONES. 1955. Ulcerative colitis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14379053/

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