Epidemiology of primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis: A systematic review

ObjectiveStudies on the epidemiology of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) show variable outcome. We aimed at systematically reviewing the incidence and prevalence rates, as well as geographical distribution and temporal trends of PSC and PBC.Data sourcesA systematic search of literature was performed in Medline and EMBASE (search last conducted January 10th, 2011).Study selectionPopulation-based...