作者: Judith Pichler , Nima Memaran , Wolf Dietrich Huber , Christoph Aufricht , Bettina Bidmon‐Fliegenschnee
DOI: 10.1111/APA.15522
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摘要: AIM Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α drugs are effective treatments for the management of moderate/severe Crohn's disease (CD), but treatment failure is common. In paediatric CD, there no data about use a third introduced subcutaneous TNF antibody golimumab. METHODS We evaluated efficacy golimumab adolescents with CD. Retrospective analyses were done in all 7 (5 girls) who received at median age 17 years 7.2 months. Paediatric activity index (PCDAI), full blood count, inflammatory markers, corticosteroids and adverse events recorded. RESULTS With golimumab, 5 children PCDAI responders 2 entered remission (PCDAI <10). Faecal calprotectin was significantly reduced after 4 weeks compared to baseline. Out five children, steroid withdrawal possible one reduction two cases. There serious side effects. CONCLUSION induced clinical response. Golimumab may be an rescue therapy refractory