Publications by authors named "Gasser I El-Azab"
Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a major risk factor for hepatorenal syndrome. Albumin infusion has been shown to prevent renal impairment and reduce mortality in SBP. The study aimed to compare the effect of different therapeutic modalities on hemodynamics and short clinical outcomes in high-risk patients with SBP.
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- * The results showed significant changes after PSE, including a decrease in vessel cross-sectional area (CSA) and portal congestion index (CI), along with an increase in portal vein velocity, suggesting improved blood flow.
- * The study indicates that PSE effectively decompresses portal pressure immediately post-procedure without reducing overall portal flow, highlighting its potential role in managing acute variceal bleeding in challenging cases.
Background: Occult HBV infection is defined by detection of HBV DNA in the serum or liver tissue of patients who test negative for HBsAg. The prevalence of occult HBV is higher in hepatitis C virus (HCV) positive patients than HCV negative patients and may have an impact on their clinical outcome. In this study, we evaluated the role of occult hepatitis B virus infection in chronic hepatitis C patients with ALT flare.
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