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HepatoPredict Accurately Selects Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients for Liver Tr...
Andrade, Rita; Perez-Rojas, Judith; Andrade, Rita; Gomes da Silva, Sílvia; Miskinyte, Migla; Pérez, Judith; Quaresma, Margarida C.; Frazão, Laura P.Background/Objectives: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of cancer-related deaths rising worldwide. This is leading to an increased demand for liver transplantation (LT), the most effective treatment for HCC in its initial stages. However, current patient selection criteria are limited in predicting recurrence and raise ethical concerns about equitable access to care. This study aims to enhance pa...
Pneumoperitoneum in peritoneal dialysis patients
Gomes da Silva, Sílvia; Nabais, Celso; Penedo, JorgePneumoperitoneum (PP) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is a rare complication; however it should be considered to avoid an unnecessary laparotomy and that will also compromise the dialytic options. A 70 year-old woman with end-stage renal disease had been on chronic PD with automated night therapy for 21 months, without complications or any signs of peritonitis. She was admitted with a sudden epigastric pai...