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Noninvasive parameters for assessment of esophageal varices

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2019
Objective This study aims to assess esophageal varices (EV) by noninvasive parameters in patients with liver cirrhosis. Background The current guidelines recommend the screening of all cirrhotic patients by endoscopy for EV, but repeated endoscopic ...
Ehab A.A Elatty, Elsayed I Elshayeb, Mohammed H Badr, Waleed A.E Mousa, Mohammed F El Mansory   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic analysis of the correlation between GLP1 action and metabolic liver disease: Insights from Mendelian randomization analysis

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
Our study provides genetic analysis supporting the beneficial effects of GLP1 action on MASLD. These benefits may be attributed to mechanisms such as lowering blood glucose levels, reducing blood pressure, and improving HDL cholesterol levels. ABSTRACT Purpose Previous studies have shown that glucagon‐like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists may help ...
Zhiqiang Ma, Binyu Wang, Danpei Li, Xi Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

After proper optimization of carvedilol dose, do different child classes of liver disease differ in terms of dose tolerance and response on a chronic basis?

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015
Background/Aims: Literature regarding safe doses of carvedilol is limited, and safe doses across different Child classes of chronic liver disease are not clear.
Zeeshan A Wani, Riyaz A Baht, Ajeet S Bhadoria, Rakhi Maiwall, Yamin Majeed, Afaq A Khan, Showkat A Zargar, Mohd A Shah, Kaiser M Khan   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quality Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: A Joint Position Statement

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Quality standards for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy are required to identify key quality indicators that are relevant to Australasian endoscopic practice and local patient populations. Such standards will promote equitable access to high‐quality UGI endoscopy for appropriate indications across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Linda S. Yang, Abir Halder, Bronte A. Holt, Benedict Devereaux, Matthew Remedios, Neil Merrett, Marianne Lill, Zoe Raos, Malcolm Arnold, Nicholas G. Burgess, Sneha John, Krish Ragunath   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Doppler assessment of hepatic venous waves for predicting large varices in cirrhotic patients

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2011
Background/Aim: Color Doppler examination of changes in hepatic venous waveforms is being evaluated as a means of prediction of severity of portal hypertension and presence of esophageal varices.
Thomas Joseph, Mukunda Madhavan, Krishnadas Devadas, Vinayakumar K Ramakrishnannair   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The conundrum of esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction: Answers to key clinical questions

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, EarlyView.
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by abnormal esophagogastric junction pressures in the setting of intact peristalsis. The significance of this finding is highest in patients with dysphagia or chest pain, and in patients for whom there is a clinical suspicion for an achalasia variant.
Kristle Lee Lynch, C. Prakash Gyawali, Enrique Coss‐Adame, Stefano Siboni, Christopher Vélez, Abraham Khan, Pierfrancesco Visaggi, Joshua A. Sloan, Sravanya Gavini, Marco Sozzi, Justin Wu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: An overview of the current and evolving therapeutic landscape for clinicians

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, EarlyView.
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer‐related death worldwide. Contemporary advances in systemic and locoregional therapies have led to changes in peer‐reviewed guidelines regarding systemic therapy as well as the possibility of downstaging disease that may enable some patients
Dimitrios Moris, Alessandro Martinino, Sarah Schiltz, Peter J. Allen, Andrew Barbas, Debra Sudan, Lindsay King, Carl Berg, Charles Kim, Mustafa Bashir, Manisha Palta, Michael A. Morse, Michael E. Lidsky   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

OEsophageal Varices as a Cause of Haematemesis in Cirrhosis of the Liver [PDF]

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Thomas S. Wilson, Julie Ratcliffe
openalex   +1 more source

Comparison effectiveness of topical analgesics with and without Entonox for esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A randomized controlled trial

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
Abstract Objectives Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is vital for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal symptoms, but patient discomfort and anxiety can affect procedural outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of topical analgesics with and without Entonox during EGD in terms of procedural success, patient tolerance, and ...
Papiroon Noitasaeng, Uayporn Kaosombatwattana, Rojsirin Chaiwong, Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Risk Factors for Bleeding of Fundal Varices in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Gut and Liver, 2013
Background/AimsThe relationship between portal hemodynamics and fundal varices has not been well documented. The purpose of this study was to understand the pathophysiology of fundal varices and to investigate bleeding risk factors related to the ...
doaj   +1 more source