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Editorial
. 2024 Nov 6;12(31):6425-6427.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i31.6425.

Refractory ulcerative colitis: Upadacitinib versus other biologics

Said G Farhat  1   2 , Jessy G Fadel  1
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Editorial

Refractory ulcerative colitis: Upadacitinib versus other biologics

Said G Farhat et al. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

In this editorial we comment on an article published in World Journal of Clinical Cases in 2024, in which a case of refractory ulcerative colitis (UC) was discussed based on the response to different lines of biologics. Different studies showed that different classes of biologics have their advantages and disadvantages in the treatment of refractory UC. Certain classes are superior to others and if tried earlier on would lead to a possible change in the outcome.

Keywords: Refractory; Ulcerative colitis; Upadacitinib; Ustekinumab; Vedolizumab.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.

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