Is Serum-Ascites Vitamin D Gradient a Valid Marker for Diagnosing Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Cirrhotic Ascites?
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmab019
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is considered the paradigmatic model of infection in patients with liver cirrhosis. Therefore, there is a need for an accurate and rapid method for SBP diagnosis. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhotic ascites; spontaneous bacterial; bacterial peritonitis; marker ... See more keywords
Serum cystatin C level: An excellent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhotic ascites
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13983
Abstract: Although serum cystatin C level is considered a more accurate marker of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis, its prognostic efficacy remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic efficacy of serum cystatin… read more here.
Keywords: cirrhotic ascites; level excellent; patients cirrhotic; cystatin level ... See more keywords
Current approaches to the management of patients with cirrhotic ascites
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i28.3738
Abstract: This review describes current approaches to the management of patients with cirrhotic ascites in relation to the severity of its clinical manifestations. The PubMed database, the Google Scholar retrieval system, the Cochrane Database of Systematic… read more here.
Keywords: approaches management; cirrhotic ascites; management; patients cirrhotic ... See more keywords