5-ASA Therapy in Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome. Report of Three Patients

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a rare condition which presents typically with a long standing history of constipation, straining, rectal bleeding, mucus discharge and pain on defecation. Three cases of SRUS arc discussed which were all successfully treated with 5-ASA enemas. Complete heali...

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Published inCanadian journal of gastroenterology Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 18 - 21
Main Authors Malatjalian, D.A., Williams, C.N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wiley 1988
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Summary:Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a rare condition which presents typically with a long standing history of constipation, straining, rectal bleeding, mucus discharge and pain on defecation. Three cases of SRUS arc discussed which were all successfully treated with 5-ASA enemas. Complete healing occurred within a few weeks and recurrent ulcers healed just as readily with renewed therapy.
ISSN:0835-7900
DOI:10.1155/1988/841649