Effect of Immunomodulators and Biologic Agents on Malignancy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Immunosuppressive agents and biological agents are widely used for therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, these therapies may be associated with an increased risk of malignancy. There is evidence that exposure of the therapeutic agents such as thiopurine and anti-tumor n...

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Main Authors: Jee Hyun Kim, Ji Won Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2017-10-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2017.70.4.162