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Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Systemati...
Ponte,Sofia Bizarro; Oliveira,Joana; Rei,Andreia; Salgueiro,PauloAbstract Introduction: The incidence of hemorrhoidal disease (HD) in cirrhotic patients is similar to that of general population, varying between 21% and 79%. Managing this clinical condition in these patients is challenging, due to the need to differentiate between bleeding originating from hemorrhoids or anorectal varices, and the unique hemostatic balance of each patient, which can lead to a decompensation o...
Office-Based Procedures in the Management of Hemorrhoidal Disease: Rubber Band ...
Salgueiro,Paulo; Ramos,Maria Inês; Castro-Poças,Fernando; Libânio,DiogoAbstract Introduction: The most frequently used office-based procedures in hemorrhoidal disease (HD) are rubber band ligation (RBL) and sclerotherapy. Few studies have been published comparing the various types of instrumental therapy. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of sclerotherapy and RBL. Methods: Three online databases were searched. Efficacy (cont...
Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology Consensus on the Diagnosis and Managemen...
Salgueiro,Paulo; Caetano,Ana Célia; Oliveira,Ana Maria; Rosa,Bruno; Mascarenhas-Saraiva,Miguel; Ministro,Paula; Amaro,Pedro; Godinho,RogérioHemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a frequent health problem with considerable repercussions on patients quality of life. However, much of the clinical practice related to HD is based on knowledge without scientific evidence and supported largely by empirical experience of the physician who deals with this pathology. As in other countries, the goal of this consensus is to establish statements supported by solid scie...
Octreotide Long-Acting Release is effective in preventing gastrointestinal blee...
Salgueiro,Paulo; Marcos-Pinto,Ricardo; Liberal,Rodrigo; Lago,Paula; Magalhães,Ricardo; Magalhães,Maria; Ferreira,José; Pedroto,IsabelBackground: Angiodysplasias are one of the most frequent causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. Pharmacological options, such as octreotide Long-Acting Release (LAR), do not yet have a defined role and are currently used for patients who are not candidates for or are refractory to endoscopic treatment. Aims: (1) To evaluate the efficacy of octreotide LAR by considering transfusion requirements (units of packed er...
Autoimmune pancreatitis: A demanding clinical challenge
Salgueiro,Paulo; Pinto,Ricardo Marcos; Lago,Paula; Pedroto,Isabel