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Computed Tomography Images of Spontaneous Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Cirrhosis
Spontaneous portosystemic shunt (SPSS) refers to collateral vessels that communicate between the portal vein system and systemic circulation. SPSS mainly includes esophageal varices, gastric varices, left gastric vein, recanalized paraumbilical vein ...
Fangfang Yi+7 more
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Consensus for management of portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis (2020, Shanghai)
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common and severe complication of liver cirrhosis. So far, there have been few consensuses or practice guidelines on the management of PVT in liver cirrhosis.
W. Xie+4 more
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Serum microRNA-122 predicts survival in patients with liver cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Liver cirrhosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. MicroRNAs (miRs) circulating in the blood are an emerging new class of biomarkers.
Brunner, Friederike+5 more
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Portal venous system thrombosis (PVST), a common complication of liver cirrhosis, is closely associated with thrombophilia. To explore the association of homocysteine (Hcy), anticardiolipin antibody (aCL), and anti-β2 glycoprotein I antibody (aβ 2 GPI ...
Le Wang+8 more
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The liver cirrhosis (LC) is a severe disease, the 11th by the cause of death in the world, 50 % of patients die during 5 years. The most frequent etiological factors are alcoholic disease of the liver and chronic viral hepatitis.
A. P. Shchyokotova
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Correlation of genotype and phenotype in 32 patients with hereditary hemochromatosis in China
Background Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is widely recognized and clinical manifestations of hemochromatosis-related (HFE-related) HH is well studied in European populations.
Liyan Wu+17 more
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Influence of portal vein occlusion on portal flow and liver elasticity in an animal model [PDF]
Hepatic fibrosis causes an increase in liver stiffness, a parameter measured by elastography and widely used as a diagnosis method. The concomitant presence of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) implies a change in hepatic portal inflow that could also affect liver elasticity.
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Identification of novel non-HFE mutations in Chinese patients with hereditary hemochromatosis
Backgrounds Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is mainly caused by homozygous p.C282Y mutations in HFE in the Caucasians. We recently reported non-HFE mutations constitute the major cause of HH in Chinese.
Wei Zhang+17 more
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Background Endoscopic biliary stenting by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the most common form of palliation for malignant hilar obstruction. However, ERCP in such cases is associated with a risk of cholangitis.
Wen-hui Zhang+7 more
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Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury, which leads to portal hypertension and end-stage liver disease. Recent advances in the understanding of the natural history and pathophysiology of cirrhosis, and in treatment of its complications, have resulted ...
Detlef, Schuppan, Nezam H, Afdhal
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