Background & aims: Numerous studies have evaluated the role of human albumin (HA) in managing various liver cirrhosis-related complications. However, their conclusions remain partially controversial, probably because HA was evaluated in different settings, including indications, patient characteristics, and dosage and duration of therapy. Methods: Thirty-three investigators from 19 countries with expertise in t...
Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:24:25Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-02-01; Background: Anemia is one of the most common disorders in the world. Serum iron is an essential element for the synthesis of hemoglobin and contribution of the oxygen-carrying ability of red blood cells (RBCs). Iron sucrose injection may effectively correct iron deficiency, increase iron storage, and th...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:15:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Background and Aims. Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is one of the most life-threatening emergency conditions. Hemostatic drugs are often prescribed to control AUGIB in clinical practice but have not been recommended by major guidelines and consensus. The aim of this study was to investiga...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-12T02:02:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Background and Aims. Left-sided portal hypertension (LSPH) is a rare type of portal hypertension, which occurs due to obstruction, stenosis, or thrombosis within the splenic vein. Pancreatic diseases are the most common etiology of LSPH. This study is aimed at reporting our experiences and discussing th...