Gary R. Lichtenstein
Editor

2014

Since the landmark description of ulcerative colitis by Dr. Samuel Wilks and Dr. Walter Moxon in 1859, much has been learned about the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of these two idiopathic inflammatory bowel disorders. Ulcerative colitis occurs at any age, spares no socioeconomic class, and has the potential to significantly impair patient’s quality of life. Substantial progress has been made in the past decade related to ulcerative colitis; however, improvements and expansion of the medical armamentarium used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis have had the greatest impact on patients’ lives.