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A new method for predicting SIRS after percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage.

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  • After gallbladder drainage, some patients can get very sick due to a response called systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
  • Researchers created a prediction model using easy-to-measure signs, like fever and certain blood tests, to help doctors know who might get SIRS early on.
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Rationale: Venous thromboembolism is one of the common complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a significant health problem worldwide. Factors such as inflammation, medications, and abdominal surgery, contribute to the increased risk of venous thromboembolism in patients with IBD. Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) is a relatively rare complications of IBD.

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Introduction: The broad spectrum of congenital and acquired PVT manifestations is illustrated, with a focus on the pediatric population; diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques are described.

Description: PVT frequently presents as an incidental finding at imaging in the screening for liver diseases or for other unrelated reasons.

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