| Autor: |
Davis SC; Stephanie C. Davis is a graduate program coordinator and associate professor at Clemson University, School of Nursing, Clemson, S.C. Brittani L. Robinson is a family NP at Carolina Nephrology, Greenville, S.C. Joy Vess is an assistant professor at Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston, S.C. Joseph S. Lebel is a physician at Gastroenterology Associates, Greenville, S.C.; associate professor of internal medicine at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, S.C.; and associate professor of internal medicine at Edward Via College of Medicine, Blacksburg, Va., Robinson BL, Vess J, Lebel JS |
| Abstrakt: |
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease marked by mucosal inflammation. UC has an impact on quality of life and places a financial burden on the healthcare system. This article focuses on the impact, presentation, diagnosis and classification, systemic manifestations, complications, management, and treatment associated with UC. |
