α4β7 Integrin Antagonist Vedolizumab for the Treatment of Refractory Ileitis
Background and Aims. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a superficial diffuse inflammation restricted to the colon and rectum. Inflammation within the small bowel may occur several years after a pancolectomy. The pathogenesis is unknown and seems to be different from Crohn’s disease or other causes of disea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2091089 |