Ulcerative Colitis in Thailand: A Clinical Study and Long Term Follow-up
SUPOT PONGPRASOBCHAI,M.D.*, SOMCHAI LEELAKUSOLVONG, M.D.*, SASIPRAPA BOONYAPISIT, M.D*. SATHAPORN MANATSATHIT, M.D.*, YUDHTANA SATTAWATTHAMRONG,M.D.*,
Affiliation : * Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Keywords : Abstract Ulcerative colitis (UC) is uncommon in Thailand. Few reports have been published and confirmation of the diagnosis was difficult. To make a firm diagnosis of UC in Thailand, long-term follow-up and demonstration of chronic and relapsing clinical courses should help to confirm the existence of UC in Thailand. Objective: To review the demographic data, clinical presentation and clinical courses of the diagnosed UC cases in Thailand. Material and Method: Diagnosed UC patients
