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Biomarkers of native liver survival and portal hypertension in biliary atresia

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of noninvasive markers Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRi) and Infantile Biliary Atresia Liver Fibrosis score (iBALF), as well as the histological Ishak fibrosis score, as predictors of native liver survival (NLS) and portal hypertension (PH) in children with biliary atresia BA ...
Karyne Sumico de Lima Uyeno Jordão, Larissa Bastos Eloy da Costa, Maria Ângela Bellomo‐Brandão   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of single‐use ultra‐slim endoscopes for evaluation of pediatric esophageal varices: A pilot feasibility study

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, Evan Greenhall, Eric Dybbro, Sheetal Wadera, Joel A. Friedlander, Shauna Schroeder, Paul Tran   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are TIPS Tops in the Treatment of Portal Hypertension? A Review on the Use and Misuse of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2000
Complications of portal hypertension are the Achilles heel of end-stage liver disease. Although initially developed in the 1960s, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) have recently gained popularity for decompressing the portal vein in ...
Richard K Sterling, Arun J Sanyal
doaj   +1 more source

Fatores preditivos de óbito em pacientes internados por hemorragia digestiva alta no Hospital Universitário - Universidade Federal de Santa catarina. [PDF]

, 1999
Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Curso de Medicina, Florianópolis ...
Malluta, Éverson Fernando
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Severe constipation‐associated postprandial abdominal pain in a pregnant native‐liver biliary atresia survivor after Kasai portoenterostomy: A case report

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT An 18‐year‐old woman with congenital biliary atresia status post Kasai portoenterostomy and magnetic resonance imaging‐reported chronic liver disease presented at 32 weeks’ gestation with 6 weeks of worsening postprandial epigastric/right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and poor oral intake.
Akram Alnounou, Ajay Katwala, Mohammad Alabbas, Bisher Sawaf, Arghyadeep Ganguly, EzzElDien A. Ibrahim, Fnu Vikash   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of long-acting somatostatin analogs in recurrent variceal bleeding in a patient with pre-hepatic portal vein thrombosis [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2015
Introduction. Bleeding from esophageal varices is a serious medical problem because of the risk of recurrent bleeding and high mortality rate (17-54%).
Alempijević Tamara, Balović Ana, Pavlović-Marković Aleksandra, Tarabar Dino, Krstić Miodrag, Miljić Predrag, Bjelović Miloš   +6 more
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Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Patients with Recurrent Variceal Hemorrhage [PDF]

, 2013
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and predictors of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and endoscopic therapy (ET) in the elective treatment of recurrent variceal ...
Garbajs Manca, Skok, Pavel, Zore Andrej, Skok Pavel, Popović, Peter, Zore, Andrej, Popovič Peter, Garbajs, Manca, Šurlan Popovič Katarina, Šurlan Popović, Katarina   +9 more
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Determinants of Early Renal Function Recovery After TIPS in Patients With Portal Hypertension

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Renal dysfunction frequently occurs in patients with portal hypertension and is linked to unfavorable clinical outcomes. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has the potential to enhance renal perfusion through portal decompression; however, factors predicting early improvement in renal function remain insufficiently defined ...
Meng Jia, Yang Luo, Zhao‐Yang Tan, Xiao‐Ling Zhou, Xi‐You Zhang, Jing‐Ying Sun, Ye Du   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of H Pylori Infection to Variceal Hemorrhage in Cirrhotic Patients

Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences
Objective: To investigate the association between Helicobacter pylori infection and variceal hemorrhage in cirrhotic patients. Methods: A case–control study was conducted at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro/Hyderabad, over ...
Aleena Samad
doaj   +3 more sources

Iodinated contrast media and cerebral hemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis [PDF]

, 2011
<p>Background and Purpose: Iodinated contrast is increasingly used in CT perfusion or angiographic examinations in acute stroke. Increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) complicating microcatheter contrast injections has recently been ...
McVerry, F., Tracey Baird, Teasdale, E., Niall J.J. MacDougall, Sally Baird, Evelyn Teasdale, Muir, K.W., MacDougall, N.J.J., Baird, S., Keith W. Muir, Baird, T., Ferghal McVerry   +11 more
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