Artículo de revista
American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Medical Management of Microscopic Colitis
Fecha
2016Registro en:
Gastroenterology 2016;150:242–246
DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.11.008
Autor
Nguyen, Geoffrey C.
Smalley, Walter E.
Swaroop Vege, Santhi
Carrasco Labra, Alonso
Institución
Resumen
This article has an accompanying continuing medical education activity on page e17. Learning Objective: Upon completion of this test, successful learners will be able to: (1) learn first-line treatment for the induction of remission in microscopic colitis; (2) identify the expected clinical benefits and adverse effects of induction therapy for microscopic colitis; (3) understand the indications for and dosing of maintenance therapy for microscopic colitis; (4) consider medications that may precipitate microscopic colitis especially in those who are refractory to medical therapy; and (5) become familiar with treatment strategies for microscopic colitis refractory to first-line therapy.