[Anti-TNF-alpha antibody treatment of patients with active ulcerative colitis].

Recently published studies have demonstrated that infliximab is effective not only in Crohn's disease, but also in ulcerative colitis. The present article reviews current treatment options for severe ulcerative colitis as well as available data on the effect of infliximab in the treatment of this disease. The article discusses the possible future role of infliximab in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.