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Portal vein thrombosis after laparoscopic splenectomy: an ongoing clinical challenge. [PDF]

, 2005
ObjectivesPortal vein thrombosis (PVT) following open splenectomy is a potentially lethal complication with an incidence of up to 6%. The objective of this report is to describe our management of a recent laparoscopic case, discuss current therapies, and
Kee, Stephen T, Krummel, Thomas M, Mallory, Baird, Miniati, Douglas N, Padidar, Arash M   +4 more
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Role of manganese in the pathogenesis of portal-systemic encephalopathy

, 1998
Amongst the potential neurotoxins implicated in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy, manganese emerges as a new candidate. In patients with chronic liver diseases, manganese accumulates in blood and brain leading to pallidal signal hyperintensity ...
Butterworth, Roger, Normandin, Louise, Pomier-Layrargues, Gilles, Rose, Christopher, Spahr, Laurent, Zayed, Joseph   +5 more
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Secondary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage in biliary atresia—Analysis of prospective multicenter studies

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Lee M. Bass, Kieran Hawthorne, John C. Magee, Benjamin L. Shneider, Childhood Liver Disease Research Network (ChiLDReN), Lee M. Bass, Kieran Hawthorne, John C. Magee, Simon P. Horslen, Wen Ye, Jean P. Molleston, Lisa Henn, Daniel H. Leung, Ronald J. Sokol, Saul J. Karpen, Philip Rosenthal, Kathleen M. Loomes, Rohit Kohli, Pamela L. Valentino, Alexander Miethke, Vicky L. Ng, M. Kyle Jensen, Benjamin L. Shneider   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Altered Serum Bile Acid Pattern as an Independent Factor for Covert and Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Bile acid (BA) signaling plays an important role in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy (HE), including covert (CHE) and overt HE (OHE). However, few studies have examined its clinical impact in patients with cirrhosis. Methods This retrospective study included patients with cirrhosis who underwent CHE assessment using a computer ...
Takao Miwa, Hajime Ueda, Teruo Miyazaki, Akira Honda, Tadashi Ikegami, Shinji Unome, Tatsunori Hanai, Yohei Shirakami, Masahito Shimizu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spondylodiscitis associated with recurrent Serratia bacteremia due to a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS): a case report [PDF]

, 2009
We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by multiresistant Serratia marcescens in a cirrhotic patient who had several Serratia bacteremias after the placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) device.
Coelho, F, Marques, N, Meliço-Silvestre, A, Saraiva da Cunha, JG, Sá, R   +4 more
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Non-pharmacological Treatment of Ascites [PDF]

, 2017
Diuretics are considered the first-line pharmacological treatment option for ascites. Diuretic treatment begins with spironolactone and furosemide.
Abaalkhail, Faisal, Abdelfattah, Mohamed R., Alnajjar, Asma, Beidas, Tala, Elsiesy, Hussien   +4 more
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Management Strategies for Refractory Esophageal Varices

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Refractory esophageal varices that are difficult to control or unresponsive to endoscopic treatment remain a major clinical challenge in the management of portal hypertension. This review provides a comprehensive overview of treatment strategies for these cases, along with a comparative analysis of the American Association for the Study of ...
Keita Maki, Hiroaki Haga, Yoshiyuki Ueno
wiley   +1 more source

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Extension for Transhepatic Mesocaval Shunt Creation: A Case Series for Treating Refractory Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Chronic Portal Vein Thrombosis

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is known to benefit patients with decompensated liver disease by alleviating portal pressure. However, TIPS creation is technically difficult and challenging to perform in patients with chronic portal ...
Yashwant Patidar, Sushant Babbar, Amar Mukund, Shiv Kumar Sarin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

We are all trying to predict what we don’t know!

Annals of Hepatology, 2013
The current issue of Annals of Hepatology has multiple articles trying to predict different aspects of liver disease: steatohepatitis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), steatosis and fibrosis in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected patients ...
Kevork M. Peltekian
doaj   +1 more source

Role of TIPS in Improving Survival of Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease [PDF]

, 2011
Liver cirrhosis is associated with higher morbidity and reduced survival with appearance of portal hypertension and resultant decompensation. Portal decompression plays a key role in improving survival in these patients.
Amarapurkar, Deepak N., Punamiya, Sundeep J.   +1 more
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