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Making the most of currently available bowel preparations for colonoscopy
- Author:
- Ashish Atreja, MD, MPH, FACP
- Sansrita Nepal, MD
- Bret A. Lashner, MD, MPH
The authors review the available regimens, offer an algorithm for choosing an appropriate regimen, and provide instructions for patients.
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When should prophylactic colectomy be considered in patients with ulcerative colitis?
- Author:
- Bret A. Lashner, MD, MPH
Prophylactic colectomy eliminates the risk of colorectal cancer, but almost always leads to a lower quality of life.
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Inflammatory bowel disease: Sorting out the treatment options
- Author:
- Jason M. Wolf, MD
- Bret A. Lashner, MD, MPH
Options now include aminosalicylates, steroids, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, cyclosporine, methotrexate, infliximab, heparin, and perhaps even...
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What is the optimal strategy for colon cancer surveillance in patients with ulcerative colitis?
- Author:
- William M. Bauer, MD
- Bret A. Lashner, MD, MPH
In view of the increased risk, these patients need to undergo colonoscopy on a regular basis—and fairly frequently.