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Trends in Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Prospective Cohort Study From the European Reference Network Registry (R‐LIVER)

United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 13, Issue 10, Page 1955-1963, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The European Reference Network on Hepatological Diseases (ERN RARE‐LIVER) is a Europe‐wide network for centers of excellence in the management of rare liver diseases. We aimed to evaluate the current diagnostic and therapeutic trends of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
A. Gerussi, E. Nofit, D. P. Bernasconi, C. Kroll, F. Groß, I. Schregel, A. Marini, L. Cristoferi, F. Malinverno, M. Papp, G. Dalekos, E. Rigopoulou, M. K. Janik, P. Milkiewitz, H. Ytting, A. Leburgue, F. Braun, C. Casar, M. Sebode, A. Lohse, B. Hansen, M. Carbone, C. Schramm, P. Invernizzi   +23 more
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Prediction of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Direct‐Acting Antiviral Therapy Using Agile 3+ and End‐of‐Treatment Alpha‐Fetoprotein Levels in Patients With Hepatitis C

JGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Direct‐acting antivirals (DAAs) have dramatically improved sustained virological response (SVR) rates in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains even after achieving SVR. We previously reported that alpha‐fetoprotein (AFP) levels at the end of treatment (EOT) were associated ...
Akifumi Kuwano, Masayoshi Yada, Kosuke Tanaka, Taikan Hamomoto, Kazuki Kurosaka, Hideo Suzuki, Kenta Motomura   +6 more
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Correlation Between Esophageal Varices and Lok Score as a Non-invasive Parameter in Liver Cirrhosis Patients

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2016
Bleeding from gastro-esophageal varices is the most serious and life-threatening complication of cirrhosis. Endoscopic surveillance of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients is expensive and uncomfortable for the patients.
Iqbal Sungkar, Leonardo Basa Dairi, Gontar Alamsyah Siregar   +2 more
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The role of real-time ultrasonography in predicting esophageal varices in hemophiliacs co-infected with hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus

Haematologica, 2005
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Endoscopic procedures are the gold standard for the diagnosis of esophageal varices but these invasive methods are complex to perform in hemophilic patients co-infected with hepatitis C virus/human immunodeficiency virus (HCV ...
F Dragoni, G Gentile, C Cartoni, F Chiarotti, M Puopolo, MG Mazzucconi, LM De Matteis, M Pirillo, P Martino   +8 more
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Esophagitis Dissecans Superficialis in a Frail Older Patient: Questioning Its Benign Nature

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2025.
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, Tom J. G. Gevers, Bart Spaetgens, Renée A. G. Brüggemann   +3 more
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An Etiological Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2012
Background: To determine the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleed in patients undergoing endoscopy Methods: In this prospective descriptive study 147 naive patients, with first episode of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, who underderwent endoscopic ...
Sohail Bhutta
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Portal Hypertension—Noninvasive Multiparametric Ultrasound‐Based Criteria and Measurements

Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 44-65, March 2025.
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, Riyad Abu El Hija, Xiaolong Qi, Christian Jenssen, Sven Mutze, Burkhard Möller, Benjamin Misselwitz, Christoph F. Dietrich   +7 more
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Spectrum of Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases in Patients Presenting with Dyspepsia—A First Report from Myanmar

JGH Open, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2025.
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, Thiri Tin, Mya Thida Aye, Thet Mar Win, Aye Mya Mya Kyaw, Khin San Aye, Myint Naychi Tun   +6 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding In Children

مجلة كلية الطب, 2012
BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in infants and children is one of the more alarming conditions encountered in pediatrics. It is nonetheless an anxiety-provoking complaint. Most etiologies are self-limited and benign. AIM OF STUDY:To review the
Abdullah J. Hassoon, Afrah A. AlMaeeni, Huda Y. Matloub   +2 more
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Correlation between diabetes mellitus and the clinical outcome of acute variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients in Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt

Medicine Science, 2017
Variceal bleeding is one of the major complications of portal hypertension. Gastro-esophageal varices are present 40-60% of patients with cirrhosis; bleeding occurs in 25-35% of patients and account for 80-90% of bleeding episodes in these patients ...
Adel Hamed Elbaih, Mohammed Mahmoud Abdo, Khalil Ali Khalil, Mayada Mahmmoud Mohammed   +2 more
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