Is it safer to perform surgery before or after liver transplantation? A case-match study for colorectal and small-bowel surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-025-03858-7
Abstract: Surgical risks are elevated in both patients with cirrhosis and in liver transplant recipients. We aimed to quantify surgical outcomes in comparable patients and procedures. This case-control study included liver transplant recipients and cirrhosis patients… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; small bowel; cirrhosis; patients meld ... See more keywords
Cerebral water content mapping in cirrhosis patients with and without manifest HE
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DOI: 10.1007/s11011-019-00427-y
Abstract: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a frequent and debilitating complication of cirrhosis and its pathogenesis is not definitively clarified. Recent hypotheses focus on the possible existence of low-grade cerebral edema due to accumulation of osmolytes secondary… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; cerebral water; cirrhosis; water content ... See more keywords
Economic evaluation of long-term albumin use in cirrhosis patients from the Mexican healthcare system perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2022.100673
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES . Liver Cirrhosis is a major public health issue associated with high morbidity and mortality. The ANSWER trial showed that long-term human albumin (LTA) infusions led to significant reduction of complications and… read more here.
Keywords: albumin; cirrhosis; cirrhosis patients; cost ... See more keywords
Combination of serum paraoxonase/arylesterase 1 and antithrombin-III is a promising non-invasion biomarker for discrimination of AFP-negative HCC versus liver cirrhosis patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2020.11.013
Abstract: OBJECTIVE α-fetoprotein is often used in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there are currently less efficient and highly specific biomarkers to distinguish AFP-negative HCC from liver cirrhosis (LC) patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS We… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; afp negative; hcc; negative hcc ... See more keywords
Hepatic Encephalopathy is a Strong Predictor of Early Hospital Readmission Among Cirrhosis Patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2019.01.005
Abstract: Background & aims Cirrhosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Early readmission to the hospital after discharge increases the clinical and economic burden of cirrhosis patients. We aim to… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; hospital readmission; readmission; hepatic encephalopathy ... See more keywords
Factors determining the mortality in cirrhosis patients with invasive candidiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myab069
Abstract: The impact of invasive candidiasis (IC) on the outcomes in the non-conventional high-risk cirrhosis population is poorly characterized. Therefore, we reviewed the outcomes and their influencing factors in cirrhosis patients with IC. PubMed, Embase, Ovid,… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; invasive candidiasis; high mortality; cirrhosis ... See more keywords
TIPS Is Superior to SEMS in the Management of Refractory VARICEAL Bleed in Advanced Cirrhosis Patients (TIPSEMS‐VB Trial)
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.70178
Abstract: Refractory upper GI bleed is seen in up to 15%–20% of the patients with acute variceal bleed. There are no data comparing the efficacy of oesophageal self‐expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement with TIPS in refractory… read more here.
Keywords: bleed; variceal bleed; cirrhosis patients; refractory ... See more keywords
Carvedilol to prevent decompensation of cirrhosis in patients with clinically significant portal hypertension stratified by liver stiffness: study protocol for a randomied, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial in China
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081623
Abstract: Introduction Patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) are recommended to be treated with non-selective beta-blockers (ie, carvedilol) to prevent the first hepatic decompensation event by the renewing Baveno VII consensus. CSPH is defined by… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis; trial; group; portal hypertension ... See more keywords
The Clinical Values of Serum Markers in the Early Prediction of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/5358615
Abstract: The early prediction values of diagnostic markers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are still unclear at present. This study evaluated the prediction value of ten serum markers in HCC. A total of 109 cases of hepatic… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; serum markers; hepatic cirrhosis; early prediction ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy for Pre-Procedural Use of Thrombopoietin Receptor Agonists in Hepatic Cirrhosis Patients
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2019-132063
Abstract: Introduction Thrombocytopenia is common in liver cirrhosis patients, which often complicates with patients' frequent issue with gastrointestinal bleeding and procedural needs. Based on biologic understanding of decreased thrombopoietin(TPO) level in liver cirrhosis patients, use of… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; risk; use; analysis ... See more keywords
Evaluating screening approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma in a cohort of HCV related cirrhosis patients from the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System
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DOI: 10.1186/s12874-017-0458-6
Abstract: BackgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has limited treatment options in patients with advanced stage disease and early detection of HCC through surveillance programs is a key component towards reducing mortality. The current practice guidelines recommend that high-risk… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis patients; hcc; screening approaches; cohort ... See more keywords