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6-Mercaptopurine and other immunosuppressive agents in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
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6-Mercaptopurine and other immunosuppressive agents in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Gastroenterol Clin North Am.
1989 Mar.
Abstract
The role of immunosuppressives in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis will be reviewed. This will include a comprehensive presentation of the uncontrolled and controlled studies in both diseases. The author's personal experiences with more than 400 patients will be summarized, including efficacy and short- and long-term toxicity. A review of the literature regarding the risk of superinfections and neoplasia will be presented. Finally, specific indications for the use of 6-MP/azathioprine will be listed.
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