ABSTRACT
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1. INTRODUCTION
In general, children with ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis can be managed
medically into adulthood. However, some children have unremitting bloody diarrhea
even with maximum medical management. In addition, some children are growth retarded
or have delayed puberty. The negative sequelae associated with the long-term use of
corticosteroids is also an indication for total proctocolectomy in these children (1).
