BIGG

American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Medical Management of Microscopic Colitis

Gastroenterology; 150 (1), 2016
Ano de publicação: 2016

This article has an accompanying continuing medical education activity on page e17.

Learning Objective:

Upon completion of this test, successful learners will be able to: (1) learn first-line treatment for the induction of remission in microscopic colitis; (2) identify the expected clinical benefi ts and adverse effects of induction therapy for microscopic colitis; (3) understand the in-dications for and dosing of maintenance therapy for microscopic colitis; (4) consider medications that may precipitate microscopic colitis especially in those who are refractory to medical therapy; and (5) become familiar with treatment strategies for microscopic colitis refractory to first-line therapy.