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TIPS for the treatment of refractory ascites, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax: a critical update [PDF]
Refractory ascites is a frequent complication of advanced cirrhosis and is associated with hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax. Large volume paracentesis and pleurodesis are regarded as first-line treatments in patients who do not respond ...
Gerbes, Alexander L., Roessle, Martin
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The patient was a 45-yr-old alcoholic white male admitted to the Albany Medical Center Hospital (AMCH) because of increasing jaundice, dark urine, light stools, and ascites of 4 mo duration. He had been a heavy drinker for the past 15 yr. One year before admission he noted easy bruising, epistaxis, and intermittent vague abdominal discomfort.
P Y, Wong +4 more
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Background and Objectives. Hepatorenal syndrome carries a high risk of mortality. Understanding the incidence and mortality trends in hepatorenal syndrome will help inform future studies regarding the safety and efficacy of potential therapeutic ...
Manish Suneja +4 more
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Introduction. Acute renal failure is considered a functional, progressive, oliguric, but reversible kidney disease that occurs due to severe liver disease with hepatic insufficiency.
R. R. Nagimullin +2 more
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Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Cirrhosis
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in cirrhotic patients affecting almost 20% of these patients. While multiple etiologies can lead to AKI, pre-renal azotemia seems to be the most common cause of AKI.
Rose Mary Attieh, Hani M. Wadei
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Clinical features of alcoholic hepatitis in latinos and caucasians: A single center experience. [PDF]
AimTo study differences of presentation, management, and prognosis of alcoholic hepatitis in Latinos compared to Caucasians.MethodsWe retrospectively screened 876 charts of Caucasian and Latino patients who were evaluated at University of California ...
Durbin-Johnson, Blythe +3 more
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The high levels of bile acids are a critical factor in hepatorenal syndrome. Organic solute transporter α/β (Ostα/β) participate in bile acids reabsorption in the kidney.
Xiaojuan Zhao +6 more
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Efficacy of Contezolid in the Treatment of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Patient with Hepatorenal Syndrome and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report. [PDF]
Zhang X, Huang H, Wang J, Wei B.
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Intrarenal Resistance Index as a Prognostic Parameter in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Compared with Other Hepatic Scoring Systems [PDF]
Background and Aims: Patients with advanced liver cirrhosis who develop renal dysfunction have a poor prognosis. Elevated intrarenal resistance indices (RIs) due to renal vascular constriction have been described before in cirrhotic patients.
Bardi A +14 more
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Vasoconstrictors in hepatorenal syndrome – A critical review
Hepatorenal syndrome has the worst prognosis among causes of acute kidney injury in cirrhotic patients. Its definitive treatment is liver transplantation.
Ângelo Z. Mattos +2 more
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