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Natural progression and prediction markers in non‐clinically significant oesophageal varices in children

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Limited literature exists on non‐clinically significant varices (nCSV) and progression in children with portal hypertension (PHT). This study investigates trends and associations in this cohort. Methods This retrospective cohort study analysed 70 children with nCSV undergoing surveillance endoscopy between January 2012 and 2024 ...
Cody Chan, Akshat Goel, Robert Hegarty, Bethany Tucker, Vandana Jain, Eirini Kyrana, Tassos Grammatikopoulos   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes of Outpatient Elective Esophageal Varices Band Ligation in Cirrhosis Patients with Significant Thrombocytopenia

Diseases
Background: Current guidelines advise against platelet transfusion prior to emergent esophageal variceal band ligation (EVL) in cirrhotic patients with platelet counts below 50 × 103/μL. However, recommendations for elective EVL remain unclear.
Nisar Amin, Mark Ayoub, Julton Tomanguillo, Harleen Chela, Veysel Tahan, Ebubekir Daglilar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Variceal Hemorrhage

Critical Care Clinics, 1995
Variceal hemorrhage is a complication of portal hypertension that has high mortality and high recurrence rates. Management of variceal bleeding involves three areas: treatment of active hemorrhage, prevention of rebleeding, and prevention of first variceal bleeding.
V J, Navarro, G, Garcia-Tsao
openaire   +2 more sources

Posttraining survey of recent pediatric gastroenterology fellowship graduates

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Training Committee conducted a survey of recent fellowship graduates to assess their confidence in procedure performance, disease management, practice habits, and satisfaction with mentorship.
Christopher J. Moran, Christine K. Lee, Niviann Blondet, Rula Harb, Galen S. Hartman, Michael Herzlinger, Candi Jump, Priya S. Rolfes, Aliza Solomon, Arvind Srinath, Cary G. Sauer, Sarah S. Lusman, Daniel Mallon   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Porto‐sinusoidal vascular disorder in a pediatric patient with prolidase deficiency: A case report

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Prolidase deficiency (PD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder affecting collagen turnover, leading to diverse clinical manifestations including dermatologic lesions, hepatosplenomegaly, and vascular anomalies. Liver involvement in PD is poorly understood, with few reported cases.
Melissa Castro, Christian Martinez, Carole Brathwaite, Reuven Bromberg, Ana M. Rodriguez, Erick Hernandez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of octreotide in pediatric patients: Practical applications for gastrointestinal disorders and beyond: A narrative review

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn, Megan Foxe, Kathy Hunter Sprott, Jessica E. Hook, Candi Jump   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A New Classification System for Fatty Liver—What Sonographers Should Know

Sonography, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hepatic steatosis or fatty liver disease is a rapidly emerging health issue and is closely linked to an increase in cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The nomenclature surrounding fatty liver has recently undergone multiple reviews to better reflect its underlying causes.
Elspeth L. Keys, Katie L. McMahon, Elizabeth Powell, Heather Allen, Christopher Edwards   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients: A New Simple and Fast Digital Screening Method

United European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Backround Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is a common and prognostically severe complication of cirrhosis with a significant impact on the quality of life. Detailed diagnostic work‐up of minimal hepatic encephalopathy is time‐consuming and difficult to integrate into daily clinical routine.
Henrike Dobbermann, Raffael Schlüter, Yevgeniy Lyubchenko, Johanna Beder, Sven Danneberg, Katharina Mitzlaff, Iris Engelbart, Jakob Jessberger, Felix Braun, Thomas Becker, Christian Labenz, Monique Janneck, Denys Matthies, Friedhelm Sayk, Jens U. Marquardt   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Etiology and Short‐Term Outcomes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Presenting at the Emergency Department in a Tertiary Hospital in a Low Resource Setting–A Prospective Cohort Study

JGH Open
Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is one of the most common medical emergencies. Currently, there is a paucity of data on the clinical profile and outcome of UGIB in resource‐limited settings. Objective We aim to describe the etiology and
Nyantakyi Adu‐Darko, Solomon Gyabaah, Osei Yaw Asamoah, Tracey Afoley Laryea, Bright Oppong, Eileen Micah, Bernard Nkum   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices

International Journal of Hepatology, 2012
Esophageal varices are the major complication of portal hypertension. It is detected in about 50% of cirrhosis patients, and approximately 5–15% of cirrhosis patients show newly formed varices or worsening of varices each year.
Hitoshi Maruyama, Osamu Yokosuka
doaj   +1 more source