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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 21, 2013; 19(23): 3531-3533
Published online Jun 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i23.3531
Published online Jun 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i23.3531
Microscopic colitis: A therapeutic challenge
Mario Guslandi, Gastroenterology Unit, S. Raffaele University Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
Author contributions: Guslandi M solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Mario Guslandi, MD, FACG, Professor, Gastroenterology Unit, S. Raffaele University Hospital, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy. guslandi.mario@hsr.it
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Received: January 18, 2013
Revised: April 11, 2013
Accepted: April 28, 2013
Published online: June 21, 2013
Revised: April 11, 2013
Accepted: April 28, 2013
Published online: June 21, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The efficacy of short-term treatment of microscopic colitis with budesonide is confirmed. Long-term therapy is not advisable because of possible side effects, but the efficacy of alternative drugs such as immunosuppressants or anti-tumor necrosis factor agents remains to be established. For the time being prolonged budesonide treatment in minimal doses, tailored on the single patient, appears to be the most sensible option.