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What is cirrhosis recompensation? The concept of recompensation implies that there is at least partial regression of the structural and functional changes of cirrhosis after removal of the aetiology of cirrhosis. Clinically, the definition of “recompensation” is based... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
What is the role of sarcopenia and frailty in further decompensation in cirrhosis? Frailty, malnutrition, and sarcopenia have an impact on survival in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. They should be evaluated with available standardised tools. All patients with... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
What is the role of infections in decompensated cirrhosis? Bacterial infections are common in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and may cause further decompensation. In all patients hospitalised with decompensation, bacterial infections should be ruled out. The... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
How to prevent recurrent bleeding from portal hypertensive gastropathy? Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) and portal hypertension-associated gastric or small intestinal polypoid lesions have to be distinguished from gastric antral vascular ectasia because... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
How to prevent recurrent variceal haemorrhage? First-line therapy for the prevention of recurrent variceal haemorrhage is the combination of traditional non-selective beta blockers or carvedilol and endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL). TIPS is the treatment of choice...