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 2022-04-29T08:35:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-10-01; Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common complication in liver cirrhosis, especially in advanced cirrhosis. It may be related to a higher risk of liver-related events and liver function deterioration. Imaging examinations can not only provide an accurate diagnosis of PVT, such as the extent of thrombus ...
Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-29T08:35:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-01-01; Background and Aim: Long-term use of non-selective beta blockers (NSBBs) is essential for the prevention of esophageal variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis but may impair the patient’s adherence. The present study aimed to investigate the adherence to NSBBs to prevent variceal bleeding in cirrhotic pati...
Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T10:13:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-01-01; Background and Aim. Liver cirrhosis is often accompanied by insidious cardiac dysfunction. This retrospective cross-sectional study is aimed at exploring the correlation between serum cardiac markers and decompensating events in liver cirrhosis. Methods. Cirrhotic patients who were consecutively hospita...
Made available in DSpace on 2021-06-25T11:03:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-01-01; Background. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a relevant cause of mortality worldwide, mainly among patients who have a prior liver disease. In spite of clear recommendations regarding surveillance and screening methods, most patients are still diagnosed only when they are no longer candidates to curative tre...
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 2021-06-25T15:01:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2021-05-01; Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP); Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq); Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of muscle wasting according to measures obtained by different limb muscle mass indexes, to find the best mortal...
Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-10T19:54:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2020-03-01; Background: Renal dysfunction is a serious morbidity in cirrhotic patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB). Terlipressin is the first-line treatment choice for acute variceal bleeding and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). This study aimed to assess the effect of terlipressin on renal functi...
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...