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Telemedicine for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Era of COVID-19

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After 1 month, pruritus disappeared and sBA normalized (4.6 mmol/L). Follow-up at 3 and 8 months confirmed the absence of pruritus and cholestasis (sBA: 1.9 and 5 mmol/L). Serum liver… Click to show full abstract

After 1 month, pruritus disappeared and sBA normalized (4.6 mmol/L). Follow-up at 3 and 8 months confirmed the absence of pruritus and cholestasis (sBA: 1.9 and 5 mmol/L). Serum liver tests, alpha-fetoprotein level, and liver elastography value (Supersonic Shear Imaging: 6 kPa) were normal. This report shows that in our PFIC2 patient GPB is as efficient as PBA to improve pruritus and cholestasis and allows good oral tolerance and therapeutic adherence.

Keywords: inflammatory bowel; disease era; telemedicine pediatric; bowel disease; pediatric inflammatory; era covid

Journal Title: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Year Published: 2020

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