A promising medium ‐term follow‐up of pediatric sclerosing cholangitis: Mild phenotype or early diagnosis?

ConclusionsIn our early diagnosed cohort, the 9‐year survival with native liver was better than that reported in other studies. Approximately 15% of patients developed liver‐related disease complications, less than previously reported. The long‐term course of SC was negatively influenced by the presence of autoimmune features, but not by concomitant IBD.

Source: Hepatology Research - February 19, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Federica Ferrari, Giusy Ranucci, Marina Aloi, Luca Della Volpe, Franca Viola, Erasmo Miele, Salvatore Cucchiara, Raffaele Iorio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research