Intestine and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract · 1 May 2025

Colectomy rates for ulcerative colitis decrease in Brazil.

A significant rise in ulcerative colitis prevalence was noted in Brazil, escalating from 17.31 to 84.23 per 100,000 between 2012 and 2022, with an annual increase of 15%. Conversely, while colectomy procedures accounted for 69.4% of surgeries, the percentage relative to total UC patients decreased to 0.7%, reflecting an 11.8% decline. Additionally, hospitalization rates dropped by 14.3%, indicating possible enhancements in UC management and treatment over the decade.

Journal Article by Savio MC, Ceconello Coelho J (…) Kotze PG et 6 al. in Gastroenterol Hepatol

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