Ursodeoxycholic acid and atorvastatin in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Kiyici M., Gulten M., Gurel S., Nak S., Dolar E., Savci G., ...More

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.17, no.12, pp.713-718, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1155/2003/857869
  • Journal Name: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.713-718
  • Keywords: atorvastatin, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, ursodeoxycholic acid, FATTY LIVER-DISEASE
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious disorder with the potential to gradually progress to cirrhosis. It is generally associated with obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Currently, there is no established therapy for NASH. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of atorvastatin and ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in the treatment of NASH.