Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial chronic disorder with a high prevalence worldwide. UC affects patients in all age groups; however, pediatric-onset UC is generally more severe than adult-onset UC.1 To avoid long-term unfavorable outcomes, such as growth failure, early and proper diagnosis with subsequent treatment is needed for pediatric UC patients. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the criterion standard for a diagnosis of UC, but the procedure is invasive for pediatric patients, often requiring the use of general anesthesia.
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