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Association of nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis and clinical outcomes in patients with cirrhosis and acute variceal bleeding: a multicenter observational study
Background and aimBaveno VII workshop recommends management of acute variceal bleeding (AVB) in cirrhotic patients with nonmalignant portal vein...
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Intraoperative Colloid Use on Post-operative Renal Function
Abstract Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes the most recent literature on the association between intraoperative colloid administration and its...
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Effect of massive ascites on ramucirumab pharmacokinetics in patients with gastrointestinal cancers: a population pharmacokinetic analysis
PurposeConsiderable amounts of injected immunoglobulin G-based therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, such as ramucirumab, are distributed into ascites....
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Echocardiographic hemodynamic assessment in decompensated cirrhosis: comparison between Intensivists and Gastroenterologists
Background & aims: Ascites is a frequent complication of cirrhosis. In intensive care units, initial hemodynamic assessment is frequently performed...
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A Practical Guide to Nutrition Support in the Oncology Patient: Tips, Tricks, and Ethical Considerations
Purpose of ReviewNutrition support may be indicated in the care for oncology patients. Enteral access include nasoenteric, gastrostomy, and...
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Albumin in Cirrhosis: More Than a Colloid
Purpose of reviewAlbumin has repeatedly been shown to be beneficial in treating patients with decompensated cirrhosis. We reviewed the medical...
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Use of Newer Anticoagulants in Patients with Cirrhosis
Purpose of ReviewThis review addresses common clinical scenarios which may require anticoagulation in liver disease patients, the safety and efficacy...
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Identifying Ascites in Patients with Cirrhosis Using Administrative Codes and Diuretic Use: A Multicenter Study
BackgroundAscites is associated with significantly increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Large population studies are necessary to...
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Propranolol vs. band ligation for primary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage in cirrhotic patients with ascites: a randomized controlled trial
Background and aimsRecent studies have debated the utility of beta-blockers to prevent variceal hemorrhage (V.H.) in cirrhosis patients with ascites....
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Optimizing the liver transplant candidate
The purpose of this review is to highlight common and best practices in liver transplant evaluation and management, particularly on how to best...
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Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter vs Repeated Paracenteses for Recurrent Ascites: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
PurposeTo compare the cost-effectiveness of tunneled peritoneal catheter (TPC) versus serial large-volume paracenteses (LVP) for patients with...
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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations for antifungal therapy optimisation in the treatment of intra-abdominal candidiasis
Intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC) is one of the most common of invasive candidiasis observed in critically ill patients. It is associated with high...
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A point-of-care ultrasound education curriculum for pediatric critical care medicine
BackgroundDiagnostic and procedural point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) change patient management with the potential to improve outcomes. Pediatric...
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Pancreaticobiliary Malignancies in the Emergency Room: Management of Acute Complications and Oncological Emergencies
BackgroundManagement of pancreaticobiliary (PB) malignancies remains a clinical challenge. In this review, we focus on the management of oncological...
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Unusual fetal ascites and spontaneous bladder rupture in a female fetus: a case report
BackgroundFetal bladder rupture causing urinary ascites is uncommon. It is generally related to invasive fetal medicine procedures or obstructive...
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In vivo confocal microscopy evaluation of infiltrated immune cells in corneal stroma treated with cell therapy in advanced keratoconus
PurposeThis study investigates immune cell (ICs) infiltration in advanced keratoconus patients undergoing autologous adipose-derived adult stem cell...
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Overcoming tight perihilar malignant biliary obstructions during percutaneous biliary intervention in Nigerian patients: case reports
BackgroundA major challenge of either endoscopic or percutaneous approach to placing palliative biliary stents is the difficulty in traversing tight...
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The Association Between Intra-abdominal Pressure and Diuretic Response in Heart Failure
Purpose of the ReviewAn efficient diuretic response is vital during cardiac decompensation in heart failure (HF) patients. The increase in...
