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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is common in children, and practical screening approaches are needed in populations with overweight/obesity. We aimed to evaluate mid‐upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a simple marker for ultrasonography (US)‐detected liver steatosis (LS) in children with overweight ...
Selcuk Teke +5 more
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Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Portal vein (PV) flow velocity is considered an indicator of portal hypertension. However, few studies have evaluated the predictive performance of PV flow velocity for high‐risk varices (HRV) in children with biliary atresia (BA). In this study, we evaluated the predictive performance of PV peak systolic velocity (PSV) for HRV in ...
Tomoya Fukuoka +8 more
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Obliterative portal venopathy without portal hypertension: An underestimated condition
, 2016 BACKGROUND & AIMS: Obliterative portal venopathy without portal hypertension has been described by a single study in a limited number of patients, thus very little is known about this clinical condition.
GIACOMELLI, LUCIANO +9 more
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Therapeutic‐dose verapamil‐induced cardiogenic shock in an older patient: a case report
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.Abstract Background Calcium channel blocker (CCB) toxicity most commonly follows deliberate overdose. However, severe toxicity at therapeutic doses may occur in susceptible individuals. Severe CCB toxicity often presents with clinical features of bradycardia, hypotension, hyperglycaemia, and lactic acidosis.
Christopher Thuring +3 more
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Portal hypertension: an uncommon clinical manifestation of Takayasu arteritis in a 9-year-old child
, 2016 Cristina N Herrera, Javier E Tomala-Haz Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Dr Roberto Gilbert Children’s Hospital, Guayaquil, Ecuador Abstract: Takayasu arteritis (TA) is the third most common childhood vasculitis and its clinical ...
Herrera CN, Tomala-Haz JE
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, 2011 Definition 488Pathophysiology 488Clinical features 489Causes 490Investigations 491Management 492Portal hypertension is increased blood pressure within the portal venous system and defined as an increase in the pressure gradient between the portal veins ...
R. Mark Beattie +2 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives The efficacy of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)‐modulator therapies in preventing or ameliorating cystic fibrosis liver disease (CFLD) by correcting CFTR in cholangiocytes is not well‐documented. This study aimed to assess liver function during CFTR‐modulators.
Laura Giugliano +12 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Esophageal varices (EV) need monitoring in patients with portal hypertension. In 2022, a single‐use ultra‐slim (3.5 mm) gastroscope was approved for use in children and adults. This study evaluated if an ultra‐slim gastroscope could evaluate, grade, and corroborate the presence of EV in sedated pediatric patients as compared to standard oral ...
Vishruti Patel +6 more
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Non-cirrhotic intrahepatic portal hypertension
, 2007 Non-cirrhotic intrahepatic portal hypertension is characterized by portal hypertension in the absence of liver cirrhosis or portal vein thrombosis. The disease is common in the East and rarely seen in the West.
Havelund, Troels, Dam Fialla, Annette
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract The Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) recognized the need to define research priorities and identify knowledge gaps to guide future investigations in pediatric digestive health. Following international examples, SIGENP aimed to provide a structured framework that aligns scientific innovation with ...
Carlo Agostoni +46 more
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