Role of Plasmapheresis in the Treatment of Severe Pruritus in Pregnant Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Case Reports
BACKGROUND: Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) may be associated with pruritus and, when present, may be accentuated during pregnancy. Several therapeutic modalities have been used to control itching caused by cholestasis, with variable responses. Drug therapies are ill-advised, particularly in early p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2008-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/969826 |
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