A large-scale, prospective, observational study of leukocytapheresis for ulcerative colitis: Treatment outcomes of 847 patients in clinical practice

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Authors

Yoko Yokoyama · Hyogo Medical University

Katsuyoshi Matsuoka · Keio University

Taku Kobayashi · Kitasato University

Koji Sawada · Osaka Nishi Clinic

T. Fujiyoshi · Fujimoto Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic

Takafumi Ando · Nagoya University

Yoshifumi Ohnishi ·

Abstract

This large-scale study indicates that leukocytapheresis, including intensive procedure, is a safe and effective therapeutic option for active ulcerative colitis.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Crohn s and Colitis

Volume 8, Issue 9, pp. 981-991

DOI: 10.1016/j.crohns.2014.01.027

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