Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	20950
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2015-06-27 10:20
Peer-Review Started	2015-07-22 17:20
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2015-08-26 09:18
Revised	2015-09-22 21:36
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Second Decision by Editor	2015-11-02 14:20
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2015-11-11 18:01
Articles in Press	2015-11-11 18:01
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2015-12-18 21:51
Publish the Manuscript Online	2015-12-24 08:55

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Impact of thiopurines and anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy on hospitalisation and long-term surgical outcomes in ulcerative colitis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Christopher Alexakis and Richard CG Pollok
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Richard CG Pollok, FRCP, BSc, PhD, DTMH, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Honorary Reader, Department of Gastroenterology, St George’s University and NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. richard.pollok@nhs.net
Key Words	Immunomodulator; Azathioprine; Anti-tumour necrosis factor; Thiopurine; Ulcerative colitis; Hospitalisation; Surgery; Colectomy; Admission
Core Tip	Longitudinal population data indicates a protective effect of thiopurines on colectomy in ulcerative colitis in the long-term, but there is limited evidence that they reduce hospitalisation. Research on anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy shows a possible short-term protective effect against colectomy, but more data is needed to address any long-term benefits.
Publish Date	2015-12-24 08:55
Citation	Alexakis C, Pollok RCG. Impact of thiopurines and anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy on hospitalisation and long-term surgical outcomes in ulcerative colitis. World J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 7(12): 360-369
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v7/i12/360.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v7.i12.360

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