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Toward Better Treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.

Authors :
Kaplan, Marshall M.
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 03/06/97, Vol. 336 Issue 10, p719-721. 1p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Editorial. Offers suggestions for a miltifaceted approach to the treatment of primary sclerosing cholangitis. The work of Lindor for the Mayo Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis-Ursodeoxycholic Acid (PSC-UDCA) Study Group; Primary sclerosing cholangitis as most likely caused by multiple factors; Why early diagnosis is difficult; Goals of treatment; Few data supporting the hypothesis of chronic bile-duct infection.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LIVER disease treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
336
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24935143
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199703063361009