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The Use of Infliximab for Treatment of Hospitalized Patients with Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

Authors :
B Bressler
JK Law
N Al Nahdi Sheraisher
K Atkinson
MF Byrne
HV Chung
M Fishman
N Partovi
D Pearson
R Penner
RA Enns
Source :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 22, Iss 11, Pp 937-940 (2008)
Publication Year :
2008
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2008.

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM: The use of infliximab in severe ulcerative colitis (UC) is established; however, its role in severe acute UC requires clarification. The present multicentre case series evaluated infliximab in hospitalized patients with steroid-refractory severe UC.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08357900
Volume :
22
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.81a6b0ebf294649a85e99ff78632e09
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2008/749547