The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

43. Approach to the Ulcerative Colitis flare

December 15, 2019 The Intern At Work
43. Approach to the Ulcerative Colitis flare
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The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
43. Approach to the Ulcerative Colitis flare
Dec 15, 2019
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This episode helps us understand the concept of autoimmunity first, taking us through the complex pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. We then discuss intestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease and an approach to the acute UC flare. 

Written by: Dr. Anthony Sandre (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Ted Xenodemetropoulos (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist) 
Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident) 

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This episode helps us understand the concept of autoimmunity first, taking us through the complex pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. We then discuss intestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease and an approach to the acute UC flare. 

Written by: Dr. Anthony Sandre (Internal Medicine Resident) 
Reviewed by: Dr. Ted Xenodemetropoulos (Gastroenterologist) and Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist) 
Infographic by: Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal Medicine Resident) 

Support the Show.