Isotretinoin and ulcerative colitis: A case report and review of the literature

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2014; 6(7): 142-145
Published online Jul 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i7.142

Table 2 Association between isotretinoin and ulcerative colitis in case control studies

Ref.	Population	UC [RR (95%CI)]
Bernstein et al[2]	Residents of Manitoba Canada	1.16 (0.56-2.20)
Crockett et al[8]	US health claims database	4.36 (1.97-9.66)
Etminan et al[7]	Women using oral contraceptives	1.10 (0.44-2.70)
Alhusayen et al[1]	British Columbia residents	1.31 (0.96-1.80)

UC: Ulcerative colitis.

Citation: Papaconstantinou I, Stefanopoulos A, Papailia A, Zeglinas C, Georgopoulos I, Michopoulos S. Isotretinoin and ulcerative colitis: A case report and review of the literature. World J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 6(7): 142-145
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v6/i7/142.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v6.i7.142