Ulcerative colitis, frailty, and beyond. Journal Abstract - Guideline Central

Ulcerative colitis, frailty, and beyond.

Published: 2026 Apr

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Abstract

Frailty is a geriatric construct that is increasingly pertinent to patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Understanding how frailty and UC interact will be imperative to incorporating frailty into clinical decision-making in UC.

Keywords: Geriatric, aging, frailty, inflammatory bowel disease, risk stratification, ulcerative colitis

Source

Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology

Publication Type

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

41849263

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