New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines for the Management of Refractory Ulcerative Colitis.
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The management of patients with ulcerative colitis who are dependent on corticosteroid for control of symptoms, or refractory to corticosteroids or standard immunosuppressive therapy, is challenging. The development of newer medical therapies has increased the options for managing patients in this situation, but access and funding remain limited. This guideline summarises the literature regarding this situation and provides guidance as to the management of refractory colitis in the New Zealand setting.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The New Zealand medical journal
دوره 128 1423 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015