Ulcerative colitis: management in adults, children and young people (NICE Clinical Guideline CG166)

Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2014 Oct;99(5):194-7. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305512. Epub 2014 May 12.

Abstract

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published a clinical guideline in 2013 entitled 'Ulcerative colitis: Management in adults, children and young people (NICE Clinical Guideline CG166)'. This guideline review discusses the evidence base, compares the guideline with current practice and published guidelines, and summarises the key points relevant to pediatricians who manage children with UC.

Keywords: Gastroenterology; Paediatric Practice.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnosis*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • United Kingdom
  • Young Adult