Journal article
Tumor necrosis factor‐alpha antibody for induction of remission in Crohn's disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Crohn's disease may be refractory to conventional treatments such as corticosteroids, enteral nutrition and immuno-suppressive agents. A number of patients with the disease may also become steroid-dependent leading to increased risk of developing steroid-related adverse effects. Recent studies suggest that TNF-a blocking agents may be effective in inducing remission in Crohn's disease.
OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review to …
Authors
Akobeng AK; Zachos M
Journal
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 2009, No. 4,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
2004
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd003574.pub2
ISSN
1361-6137