Translation of "total colectomy" into French

In spite of intensive medical therapy with sulfasalazine and corticosteroids, the majority of patients with universal ulcerative colitis will ultimately require a total colectomy.

Malgré un traitement médical intense par la sulfasalazine et les corticoïdes la majorité des malades atteints de colite ulcéreuse diffuse devront subir une colectomie totale.