Effect of Admission Time on the Outcomes of Liver Cirrhosis with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Regular Hours versus Off-Hours Admission.

Background And Aims: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a lethal complication of liver cirrhosis. We aimed to compare the outcomes of patients with liver cirrhosis and AUGIB who were admitted to hospital on regular hours and off-hours.

Methods: This retrospective study screened all cirrhotic patients with AUGIB who were admitted to our hospital from January 2010 to June 2014 for the test cohort and from December 2014 to March 2018 for the validation cohort.

Terlipressin for the treatment of acute variceal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background And Aim: Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is life-threatening. We aimed to systematically review the current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of terlipressin for AVB in liver cirrhosis.

Methods: We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment for hepatorenal syndrome with traditional Chinese medicine.

Background: Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a life-threatening complication of end-stage liver diseases. It has been reported that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may improve liver function, delay disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and improve quality of life in HRS patients. The study aims to systematically review the efficacy of TCM for the treatment of HRS.

Prevalence of CALR mutations in splanchnic vein thrombosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The prevalence of calreticulin (CALR) mutations in splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) varies among studies. The role of routine screening for CALR mutations in SVT patients remains a debate.

Aim: To synthesize the prevalence of CALR mutations according to the different types (i.

Xuebijing Injection Combined with Antibiotics for the Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Liver Cirrhosis: A Meta-Analysis.

Background And Aim: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is one of the most common complications of liver cirrhosis. Antibiotics are the main treatment regimen of SBP. Traditional Chinese medicine Xuebijing injection has been used in such patients.

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for hepatorenal syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hepatorenal syndrome is a severe complication of advanced liver diseases with a dismal prognosis.

Aims: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore the efficacy and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome.

Method: Publications were searched via PubMed and EMBASE databases.