Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6100559 | Journal of Crohn's and Colitis | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This study, despite being retrospective, indicates that both cyclosporine and infliximab are effective in avoiding a colectomy in steroid-refractory UC patients. During the follow-up the risk of a colectomy is higher in patients treated with cyclosporine than with infliximab.
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Authors
Filippo Mocciaro, Sara Renna, Ambrogio Orlando, Giulia Rizzuto, Emanuele Sinagra, Emanuele Orlando, Mario Cottone,