Pilot study for a trial of ursodeoxycholic acid and/or early delivery for obstetric cholestasis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obstetric cholestasis (OC) is a serious problem in pregnancy. It affects about 4500 women per year in the UK. Affected women develop itching and occasionally jaundice. More importantly, the condition is associated with premature deli...

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Main Authors: Briley Annette, Chambers Jenny, Chappell Lucy, Williamson Catherine, Gurung Vinita, Pipkin Fiona, Thornton Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/9/19