Doppler hemodynamic liver index and hepatic elastic modulus: Advanced ultrasonographic techniques for non‐invasive prediction of esophageal varices in cirrhosis
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DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23174
Abstract: Currently esophagoscopy is the gold standard for assessment of esophageal varices in cirrhosis. Predicting the presence of esophageal varices, varices needing treatment (VNT) and variceal grade by advanced ultrasonographic techniques using a combination of Doppler… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal; doppler hemodynamic; esophageal varices; advanced ultrasonographic ... See more keywords
Non‐invasive tools for the prediction of esophageal varices in cirrhosis: Can advanced ultrasound techniques spare endoscopy?
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DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23176
Abstract: Variceal bleeding is one of the major causes of death in patients affected by hepatic cirrhosis, together with hepatic failure and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). An early diagnosis and staging of esophageal varices are therefore essential… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhosis; esophageal varices; prediction esophageal; non invasive ... See more keywords
Liaoning Score for Prediction of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhotic Patients Who Had Never Undergone Endoscopy: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Liaoning Province, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-019-00967-w
Abstract: Background and AimsEndoscopy is necessary for assessment of esophageal varices (EVs) in cirrhotic patients, but its use is limited because of the poor compliance of patients and shortage of public health resources at primary hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: multicenter cross; esophageal varices; cirrhotic patients; liaoning score ... See more keywords
Noninvasive predictors of esophageal varices in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106283
Abstract: BACKGROUND No previous study have evaluated transient elastography for predicting esophageal varices in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis. AIM To investigate noninvasive methods of predicting esophageal varices in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni. METHODS Cross-sectional multicentric study included… read more here.
Keywords: patients hepatosplenic; esophageal varices; varices patients; ssps ... See more keywords
Spleen Stiffness Probability Index (SSPI): A simple and accurate method to detect esophageal varices in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2019.09.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Recent findings pointed out that even low-risk esophageal varices (EVs) are markers of severe prognosis. Accordingly, we analyzed spleen stiffness (SS) as a non-invasive method to predict EVs of any grade in… read more here.
Keywords: probability; esophageal varices; spleen stiffness; method ... See more keywords
The imbalance of peripheral interleukin‐18 and transforming growth factor‐&bgr;1 levels in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2018.10.024
Abstract: Introduction: The presence of esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis indicates clinically significant portal hypertension (PH), that results from structural and dynamic changes in the liver and systemic circulation including the activation of several fibrotic and… read more here.
Keywords: bgr; transforming growth; esophageal varices; bgr levels ... See more keywords
Prediction of esophageal varices by spleen stiffness in patients with cirrhosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100261
Abstract: Abstract Background Esophageal varices are mainly caused by portal hypertension and are a common complication of chronic liver disease (CLD). In this study, we investigated the diagnostic relationship between liver stiffness (LS) and spleen stiffness… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal; esophageal varices; two groups; cirrhosis ... See more keywords
Downhill esophageal varices: unusual cause of hematemesis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2017.02.005
Abstract: “Downhill” esophageal varices distributed predominantly in the proximal esophagus are unusual causes of hematemesis, comprising 0.1% of all cases of variceal hemorrhage. They are seen in up to 30% of cases of superior vena cava… read more here.
Keywords: downhill esophageal; svc obstruction; hematemesis; esophageal varices ... See more keywords
Crossing the minefield: EUS-guided transesophageal biliary rendezvous in the presence of esophageal varices and ascites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2018.01.010
Abstract: A 75-year-old man presented because of obstructive jaundice with intense itching and significant weight loss. His liver function test result was deranged: bilirubin 22 mg/dL (normal read more here.
Keywords: eus guided; bile duct; crossing minefield; esophageal varices ... See more keywords
Prediction of Severe Esophageal Varices in Patients With Cirrhosis Based on Levitt's CO Breath Test: A Proof of Concept Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001768
Abstract: GOALS This study investigated the feasibility of using erythrocyte (RBC) lifespan determined by Levitt's CO breath test (LCOBT) to predict esophageal varices needing treatment (VNT) in patients with cirrhosis. BACKGROUND Esophageal varix bleeding is a… read more here.
Keywords: breath test; patients cirrhosis; esophageal varices; levitt breath ... See more keywords
A study on spleen transient elastography in predicting the degree of esophageal varices and bleeding
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014615
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to investigate the value and determine the accuracy of spleen stiffness in predicting the degree of esophageal varices and bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis. The age, gender, liver stiffness, spleen… read more here.
Keywords: spleen stiffness; degree esophageal; varices bleeding; stiffness ... See more keywords