Modality of treatment and potential outcome of Wilson disease in Taiwan: A population-based longitudinal study
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
117
Journal Issue
5
Date Issued
2018-05
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology, the preference of medication, and the potential outcome of Wilson disease in Taiwan. We aimed to provide better therapeutic options for patients with Wilson disease based on the data generated from this study.
Subjects
Outcome; Taiwan; Therapy; Wilson disease
SDGs
Other Subjects
penicillamine; trientine; zinc derivative; penicillamine; trientine; zinc; adolescent; adult; age; Article; child; clinical outcome; drug preference; end stage liver disease; female; fulminant hepatic failure; hospital patient; human; ICD-9; liver cirrhosis; liver transplantation; longitudinal study; major clinical study; male; medical record; national health insurance; outpatient department; population research; prevalence; sex ratio; Taiwan; Wilson disease; middle aged; preschool child; Wilson disease; young adult; Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Hepatolenticular Degeneration; Humans; Liver Transplantation; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Penicillamine; Trientine; Young Adult; Zinc
Type
journal article