Fecal transplant to mitigate hyperammonemia and hepatic encephalopathy in animal models

Alcohol effects on liver diseases: good or bad buddy?

Analysis of the MELD Score Impact in the Outcome of Endovascular Portal Vein Reconstruction

Introduction. Endovascular therapy represents a less invasive alternative to open surgery for reconstruction of the portal vein (PV) and the spleno-mesenteric venous confluence to treat Portal hypertension. The objective...

Mean platelet volume is a useful indicator of systemic inflammation in cirrhotic patients with ascitic fluid infection

[b]Aim[/b]. Ascitic fluid infection (AFI) consists primarily of two variants, namely, culture-negative neutrocytic ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Mean platelet volume (MPV) has begun to be used as a...

Alcohol Consumption Influences Clinical Outcome in Patients Admitted to a Referral Center for Liver Disease

Introduction and aim. Excessive alcohol consumption is a public health concern worldwide and has been associated with high mortality rates. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its infl...