Treatment of refractory distal ulcerative colitis with short chain fatty acid enemas.

Abstract

In this open-labeled study in patients with highly refractory distal UC, 50% had an overall clinical and endoscopic response. Forty percent of the patients assessed the treatment to be superior to previous treatments and expressed a desire to continue. This trial confirms other studies as to the efficacy of this treatment and further confirms the need for controlled trials of this promising therapy.