Ursodeoxycholic acid versus placebo in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (PITCHES): a randomised controlled trial.

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, characterised by maternal pruritus and increased serum bile acid concentrations, is associated with increased rates of stillbirth, preterm birth, and neonatal unit admission. Ursodeoxycholic acid is widely used...

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Main Authors: Chappell, L, Bell, J, Smith, A, Linsell, L, Juszczak, E, Dixon, P, Chambers, J, Hunter, R, Dorling, J, Williamson, C, Thornton, J, Pitches Study Group
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019