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Distal colitis

MONDO:0005533

Particular variety of ulcerative colitis where only the left half of the colon is inflamed.

Also known as: inflammation of left colon, left colon inflammation

71 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (618) Ulcerative colitis (489) Inflammatory bowel disease (361) Inflammatory disease (310) Hereditary disease (172) Digestive system disorder (141) Immune system disorder (140) Intestinal disorder (55) Colitis (38) Gastroenteritis (18)

Trials to join now! 24 Not yet recruiting 16 Not yet finished but already full! 9 Completed 21 Terminated 1

Mesh may stop hernias after stoma closure, but study halted early

Prevention Terminated

This pilot study tested whether placing a special mesh during ileostomy closure surgery could prevent hernias in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety, like infections or wound problem…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Prevention

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC