Publications by authors named "Tawhida Yassin Abdel-Ghaffar"
Aim Of The Study: We aimed to discuss our experience in management of children with extra-hepatic portal vein thrombosis (EHPVT).
Material And Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 62 children with EHPVT. All patients' records were reviewed.
Background: Infection with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can progress to the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Patients with liver cirrhosis are at increased risk of complications.
Case Presentation: We report on a 13-year-old Wilson's disease patient who was referred for liver transplantation because of rapid deterioration in his hepatic condition.
Objective: To evaluate safety and efficacy of Peg-INF combined with ribavirin for genotype 4 infected children.
Methods: Seven children were included, five were infected parentrally, One vertically and one had both exposures. Clinical and laboratory evaluation were undertaken as well as quantitative PCR for HCV RNA before therapy at, 12, 24 and 52 weeks during treatment and one year after therapy.