STUDIES ON THE LIFE HISTORIES OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ULCERATIVE COLITIS (THROMBO-ULCERATIVE COLITIS), WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR TREATMENT

Abstract

871 cases of thrombo-ulcerative colitis which had been followed from 7 to 14 yrs. after first observation are described. Predisposing factors and factors affecting relapses are given and the types, major complications, and sequelae of the disease described. The progress of the invasion from the rectum toward the cecum is indicative of the destructive nature of the disease and this may mean surgical intervention though such patients are poor surgical risks. The authors recommend a well-ordered regimen to be followed without deviation by these patients for mos. and yrs.