Proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy is associated with better transplant-free survival in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis: A retrospective cohort study
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It is known that inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for primary sclerosing cholangitis. Findings from this retrospective cohort study suggest proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy confers protection for both mortality and liver transplantation, pointing towards a possible role of the colonic microbiota in the pathophysiology of primary sclerosing cholangitis.
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This is a summary of an oral session given at the UEG Week 2022 and presented by:
Dr. Bregje Mol
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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