Histological Remission in Ulcerative Colitis: Under the Microscope Is the Cure.
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Date publication
décembre 2019
Journal
The American journal of gastroenterology
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr PEYRIN-BIROULET Laurent
Tous les auteurs :
Chateau T, Feakins R, Marchal-Bressenot A, Magro F, Danese S, Peyrin-Biroulet L
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Résumé
In recent years, the therapeutic goals in ulcerative colitis (UC) have become increasingly stringent. Histological features seem to be a reliable predictor of disease outcomes after therapy, and histological remission (HR) is the new frontier in the treatment of UC. Here, we first provide a historical perspective before reviewing indexes in the era of biologics; histology as a treatment goal in UC trials; the poor correlation between symptoms, endoscopy, and histology; and the impact of histology on disease outcomes. HR seems to be a promising end point for the treatment of UC because it is typically associated with better outcomes. Two new validated indexes are available to assess histology more accurately in trials, and they may also be applicable to clinical practice. Additional interventional trials are now necessary to establish definitions of HR and its potential for disease modification.
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Am. J. Gastroenterol.. 2019 Dec 5;: