RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Prednisolone but Not PTX Improves 28-Day Mortality in Patients with Alcoholic Hepatitis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 48
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771448004
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/48/10.abstract
AB Severe alcoholic hepatitis, has a 28-day mortality rate of about 35%. Clinical trials have shown both corticosteroids and pentoxifylline (PTX) to be of potential therapeutic benefit, however, both are controversial. This article discusses data from the Steroids or Pentoxifylline for Alcoholic Hepatitis trial [STOPAH; ISRCTN88782125].