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Oral corticosteroids for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis

1. To evaluate the efficacy of oral corticosteroids for the induction of remission in acute UC.
2. To determine adverse events associated with the use of oral corticosteroids in acute UC.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Inflammatory bowel disease > Ulcerative colitis: induction of remission

Published:

21 January 2009

Authors:

Ishaq S, Akobeng AK

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Ishaq S, Akobeng AK. Oral corticosteroids for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006598. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006598