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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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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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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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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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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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Background: The incidence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is increasing globally, and its prognosis has not improved substantially in recent years. Understanding the pathogenesis of ICC may provide a theoretical basis for its treatment.
Jingheng Guo +7 more
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Introduction and objectives: We examined whether Mac-2-binding protein glycosylation isomer (M2BPGi) levels could be a predictive marker for the presence of esophagogastric varices (EGV) in cirrhotic patients after hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication ...
Kanako Kikukawa +12 more
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Background and aimsHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most common cause of liver cirrhosis. Portal venous system thrombosis (PVST) is a major complication of liver cirrhosis.
Yiyan Zhang +12 more
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Background and aim Hemostasis profile is often complicated in liver cirrhosis. Thromboelastography is a global viscoelastic test recommended by the current practice guideline and consensus.
Yanglan He +8 more
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