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Elevated endotoxin levels in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Background: Emerging data indicate that gut-derived endotoxin may contribute to low-grade systemic inflammation in insulin resistant states. This study aimed to examine the importance of serum endotoxin and inflammatory markers in non-alcoholic fatty ...
Ashour, E.   +70 more
core   +1 more source

Cellular senescence in livers from children with end stage liver disease. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2010
BACKGROUND: Senescent cells occur in adults with cirrhotic livers independent of the etiology. AIM: Investigate the presence rate of cellular senescence and expression of cell cycle check points in livers from children with end stage disease. METHODOLOGY/
Gabriela Gutierrez-Reyes   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of pretransplant malnutrition on short-term clinical outcomes of liver transplantation - An exploratory study

open access: yesIndian Journal of Transplantation, 2022
Introduction: Malnutrition is highly prevalent among patients undergoing liver transplantation (LT) and can affect various clinical factors. The present study focuses on the impact of pretransplant malnutrition on various short-term outcomes of LT ...
Neha Bakshi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Subclinical myocardial dysfunction in liver transplant candidates determined using speckle tracking imaging

open access: yesTürk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2019
Objective: There are various cardiovascular abnormalities in end-stage liver disease (ESLD). In these patients, left ventricular (LV) systolic function is normal at rest but deteriorates during stress.
Saadet Demirtaş Inci   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes of liver transplantation for end-stage biliary disease: A comparative study with end-stage liver disease

open access: yesWorld Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015
To evaluate the outcomes of patients with end-stage biliary disease (ESBD) who underwent liver transplantation, to define the concept of ESBD, the criteria for patient selection and the optimal operation for decision-making.Between June 2002 and June 2014, 43 patients with ESBD from two Chinese organ transplantation centres were evaluated for liver ...
Yan-Hua, Lai   +8 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) [PDF]

open access: yesHepatology, 2007
Abstract The Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) was initially created to predict survival in patients with complications of portal hypertension undergoing elective placement of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
Patrick S, Kamath, W Ray, Kim
openaire   +2 more sources

Orthotopic liver transplantation in human-immunodeficiency-virus-positive patients in Germany [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Objectives: This summary evaluates the outcomes of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) of HIV-positive patients in Germany. Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of HIV-positive patients, who had been liver-transplanted in Germany between July ...
T. Sauerbruch   +31 more
core   +1 more source

Comparison of the Safety and Tolerance Profile of Micafungin with that of Other Echinocandins and Azoles in Patients with Pre-existing Child–Pugh B or C Liver Disease: A Case–Control Retrospective Study

open access: yesInfectious Diseases and Therapy, 2020
Introduction To assess the association between exposure to micafungin, other echinocandins, or azoles and the development of short-term liver injury (STLI) or long-term liver injury (LTLI) in patients with Child–Pugh B or C liver disease.
Antonio Vena   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of nutrition in liver transplantation for end-stage chronic liver disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Patients with end-stage liver disease often reveal significant protein-energy malnutrition, which may deteriorate after listing for transplantation. Since malnutrition affects post-transplant survival, precise assessment must be an integral part of pre ...
Candinas, Daniel   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of the correlation between six scoring systems for assessing the severity of end-stage liver disease and intraoperative blood loss during liver transplantation: a retrospective study

open access: yesClinical Transplantation and Research
Background : Patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) are particularly susceptible to intraoperative hemorrhage during liver transplantation (LT), a risk partly attributable to coagulopathy.
Amer Majeed   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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