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Esophageal Variceal Ligation [PDF]
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.
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The Baveno VI criteria for predicting esophageal varices: validation in real life practice.
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
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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
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Fluid Sucralphate in Post Esophageal Varices Ligation Esophageal Ulcer [PDF]
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
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Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients: A New Simple and Fast Digital Screening Method
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
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Endoscopic ultrasonography - emerging applications in hepatology [PDF]
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
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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
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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
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Role of High total protein in gallbladder bile in the formation of cholesterol gallstones. [PDF]
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 ...
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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
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