Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2019; 7(16): 2360-2366
Published online Aug 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i16.2360
Ulcerative colitis complicated with colonic necrosis, septic shock and venous thromboembolism: A case report
Ming-Yu Zhu, Li-Qun Sun
Ming-Yu Zhu, Li-Qun Sun, Critical Care Unit, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Zhu MY drafted the manuscript; Sun LQ revised the article critically; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Li-Qun Sun, MD, Adjunct Professor, Critical Care Unit, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No. 121 Jiangjiayuan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing 210011, Jiangsu Province, China. njuslq@163.com
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Received: May 9, 2019
Peer-review started: May 10, 2019
First decision: June 12, 2019
Revised: June 19, 2019
Accepted: July 20, 2019
Article in press: July 20, 2019
Published online: August 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: Severe total colonic necrosis, septic shock and venous thromboembolism are rare but life-threatening complications of ulcerative colitis. Possibility of colonic necrosis in ulcerative colitis should be considered and close observation of surgical indications and timely surgical intervention are the key to reduce mortality and complications in ulcerative colitis.