Gastroenterology
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Cholestatic liver disease (CLD) is a frequent and sometimes fatal complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) that may require withdrawal of TPN. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) as treatment of TPN-associated CLD. ⋯ UDCA appears to be an effective treatment for TPN-related cholestasis in children.