Portal Hypertensive Enteropathy in Liver Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background/Aim: Some studies found that portal hypertension cause complication such as portal hypertensive gastroenterocolopathy. This study was done to find any abnormalities in the small intestinal mucosa and villi of the portal hypertensive patients.
Ariawan, I. (Iwan) +6 more
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Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis in a Frail Older Patient: Questioning Its Benign Nature
ABSTRACT Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis is a rare disease and may not be as benign as previously perceived, particularly in frail older patients, as illustrated in this case. Recognizing its potential severity early, especially in the presence of relevant comorbidities, is crucial for preventing negative health outcomes.
Donna Erven +3 more
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Nem invazív fibrosisdiagnosztika hepatitis C-vírus-infekcióban: szerepe a kezelés indikációjában, követésében és a prognózis megítélésében [PDF]
Absztrakt A krónikus hepatitis C-vírus-infekció okozta necroinflammatio májfibrosisra és cirrhosisra hajlamosít, ami a végstádiumú májbetegség szövődményeihez vezet.
Pár, Alajos +2 more
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The use of endoscopy in liver diseases [PDF]
The use of fibre-optic endoscopy has greatly facilitated the management of some patients with chronic liver disease. Upper endoscopy plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management of oesophageal and gastric varices.
Lam, SK, Lau, GKK, Ng, M, Wu, WHC
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The incidence of portal vein thrombosis at liver transplantation [PDF]
The incidence of portal vein thrombosis was examined in 885 patients who received orthotopic liver transplantations for various end‐stage liver diseases between 1989 and 1990. The thrombosis was classified into four grades.
Iwatsuki, S +3 more
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Portal Hypertension—Noninvasive Multiparametric Ultrasound‐Based Criteria and Measurements
The review article discusses B‐mode ultrasound (US), color Doppler imaging, arterial Doppler indices, contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and elastography methods in the diagnosis, grading and staging of portal hypertension.
Kathleen Möller +7 more
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EUS-guided portal pressure gradient measurement with a simple novel device: a human pilot study. [PDF]
Background and aimsPortal hypertension is a serious adverse event of liver cirrhosis. Recently, we developed a simple novel technique for EUS-guided portal pressure gradient (PPG) measurement (PPGM).
Chang, Kenneth J +7 more
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Clinical characteristics of antimitochondrial antibody-positive patients at a safety net health care system in Arizona. [PDF]
Background and aimsTo assess whether aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) levels can predict the diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) or any other diagnoses and whether PBC occurs either
Ayutyanont, Napatkamon +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Dyspepsia is associated with a variety of benign and malignant gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of the study was to evaluate the spectrum of upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings in patients presenting with dyspepsia.
Than Than Aye +6 more
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Comparaison de la valeur diagnostique de la Vidéo-Capsule oesophagienne (VCO) et de la Fibroscopie Oeso-Gastro-Duodénale (FOGD) dans le dépistage des varices oesophagiennes (VO) chez les patients atteints de cirrhose – Etude d’équivalence prospective [PDF]
This file is the study draft of the following reference: Sacher-Huvelin S, Cales P, Bureau C, Valla D, Vinel JP, Duburque C, Attar A, et al. Screening of esophageal varices by esophageal capsule endoscopy: results of a French multicenter prospective ...
J.P. Galmiche +2 more
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