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Leukocyte adsorptive apheresis for the treatment of active ulcerative colitis: A prospective, uncontrolled, pilot study
The outcome of this study suggests that reduction of circulating granulocytes and monocytes results in alleviation of inflammation and promotes clinical remission in patients with severe active UC that has not responded to intensive corticosteroid treatment. These data suggest that formal controlled studies are warranted.
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