Unexpected variation in outcomes following total (procto)colectomies for ulcerative colitis in New South Wales, Australia: a population‐based 19‐year linked‐data study
Hugh L. Giddings,
Kheng‐Seong Ng,
Michael J. Solomon
et al.
Abstract:AimTotal (procto)colectomy for ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with significant morbidity, which is increased in the emergency setting. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes following total (procto)colectomies at a population level within New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and identify case mix and hospital factors associated with these outcomes.MethodsA retrospective data linkage study of patients undergoing total (procto)colectomy for UC in NSW over a 19‐year period (2001–2020) was performed. The pr… Show more
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