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Esophageal Variceal Ligation [PDF]

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1990
Endoscopic sclerotherapy is an effective method for treating and eradicating acutely bleeding varices in repeated sessions; however, it is not ideal because of numerous serious complications. Endoscopic variceal ligation, developed to circumvent some of the side effects of sclerotherapy, controls actively bleeding varices in about 90% of cases.
openaire   +2 more sources

The Baveno VI criteria for predicting esophageal varices: validation in real life practice.

open access: yesRevista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas, 2017
BACKGROUND AND AIMS According to the Baveno VI consensus, patients with liver stiffness < 20 kPa and a platelet count > 150,000 ul have very low risk of clinically significant varices and do not need a screening endoscopy.
M. Sousa   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The use of octreotide in pediatric patients: Practical applications for gastrointestinal disorders and beyond: A narrative review

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fluid Sucralphate in Post Esophageal Varices Ligation Esophageal Ulcer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Background: One of the complications of esophageal varices ligation is deep ulcer. Sucralphate has been shown to prevent and heal post ligation esophageal ulcer.
Hidayat, S. (Syarif)   +2 more
core  

Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients: A New Simple and Fast Digital Screening Method

open access: yesUnited European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Backround Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is a common and prognostically severe complication of cirrhosis with a significant impact on the quality of life. Detailed diagnostic work‐up of minimal hepatic encephalopathy is time‐consuming and difficult to integrate into daily clinical routine.
Henrike Dobbermann   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic ultrasonography - emerging applications in hepatology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The inspection of the liver is a valuable part of the upper endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) studies, regardless of the primary indication for the examination.
Castro, Francisca Dias de   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Diagnosis and Monitoring Pathways Using Non‐Invasive Tests in Patients With Alpha‐1 Antitrypsin Deficiency‐Associated Liver Disease: Results From an Expert Delphi Panel

open access: yesUnited European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The severe alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) genotype Pi*ZZ increases the risk of liver disease (AATD‐LD) and lung disease. While non‐invasive tests (NITs) are widely used for fibrosis stage and monitoring of all liver diseases, the consensus for use in AATD‐LD is limited.
Virginia C. Clark   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness and safety of antithrombin for treatment of portal vein thrombosis: Nationwide prospective surveillance of 4 years of clinical experience in Japan

open access: yesHepatology Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim Antithrombin (AT), a plasma protein with anticoagulant properties, has a long‐standing medical history, primarily for treatment of congenital AT deficiency. Accumulated clinical experiences suggest AT is a potential anticoagulant for thrombotic diseases. This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness, safety, and clinical significance of AT
Shoichi Matsutani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of High total protein in gallbladder bile in the formation of cholesterol gallstones. [PDF]

open access: yes, 1991
While it is generally accepted that cholesterol supersaturation of bile is of key importance in the rapid formation of cholesterol crystals, the role of total biliary protein and pH in the pathogenesis of cholesterol gallstones is less well understood ...
Abell   +37 more
core   +1 more source

Contrast‐Enhanced Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Useful for Surveying Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients After Fontan Surgery

open access: yesHepatology Research, EarlyView.
The presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) following Fontan surgery (FS) could not be predicted by blood biochemical indices and other clinical factors, and contrast‐enhanced CT or MRI can be useful for surveying GEVs in patients following FS. ABSTRACT Objectives Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a common complication of Fontan surgery (FS) because of the ...
Takanori Suzuki   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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