Management of ulcerative colitis in a real-life setting: An Italian multicenter, prospective, observational AIGO study

Abstract Background No data are available on the variability in the clinical management of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients by Italian gastroenterologists. Therefore, improving the standards of UC care as provided by the National Welfare Clinical Path (PDTA), in accordance with the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO) guidelines for UC, is not easy. Aims To assess the management of UC by Italian gastroenterologists in a real-life setting taking into account its variability. Methods This prospective, cross-sectional, observational study included IBD-specialized gastroenterologists (GSIBDs) and general gastroenterologists (GGs) working in Italian public hospital units. Consecutive…