Factors affecting the efficacy of cyclosporin A therapy for refractory ulcerative colitis

Background and Aims:  Cyclosporin A (CSA), an immunosuppressive agent, is highly efficacious in patients with refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). We retrospectively investigated patients with refractory UC treated with CSA therapy to elucidate the efficacy and the prognostic factors.

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