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View article: Embolization of a Hepatic Arterio-Portal Venous Fistula to Treat Portal Hypertension in a Liver Transplant Recipient
Embolization of a Hepatic Arterio-Portal Venous Fistula to Treat Portal Hypertension in a Liver Transplant Recipient Open
Hepatic arterio-portal venous fistula (HAPVF) is a rare, abnormal connection between the hepatic artery and portal vein. HAPVFs are usually caused by trauma or hepatobiliary instrumentation. Fistulas can expand and produce symptoms of seve…
View article: The etiology-specific effects of impaired functional status on liver transplant outcomes
The etiology-specific effects of impaired functional status on liver transplant outcomes Open
Background & Aims: Pre-liver transplant (LT) functional status is an important determinant of prognosis post LT. There is insufficient data on how functional status affects outcomes of transplant recipients based on the specific etiology o…
View article: Trends of Costs and Admission Rates Among Patients Admitted With Autoimmune Hepatitis: Analysis of US Hospitals Using the NIS Database
Trends of Costs and Admission Rates Among Patients Admitted With Autoimmune Hepatitis: Analysis of US Hospitals Using the NIS Database Open
View article: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Genetic Classification
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Genetic Classification Open
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a significant global burden, with management complicated by its heterogeneity, varying presentation, and relative resistance to therapy. Recent advances in the understanding of the genetic, molecul…
View article: The impact of race and gender on the outcomes of patients with acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure: propensity score-matched analysis of the NIS database
The impact of race and gender on the outcomes of patients with acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure: propensity score-matched analysis of the NIS database Open
Background Acetaminophen overdose is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure in the USA. In this study, we investigated the impact of race and gender on the hospital outcomes of patients admitted with acetaminophen-induced acute l…
View article: Immunotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Setting of Liver Transplantation: A Review
Immunotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Setting of Liver Transplantation: A Review Open
The emerging field of immuno-oncology has brought exciting developments in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It has also raised urgent questions about the role of immunotherapy in the setting of liver transplantation, both b…
View article: The trends in cost associated with liver transplantation in the US: Analysis of weighted hospital data
The trends in cost associated with liver transplantation in the US: Analysis of weighted hospital data Open
This study aims to evaluate recent annualized trends in the cost-burden of inpatient hospitalizations associated with liver transplantation (LT) in the US as stratified by patient demographics and medical characteristics. From 2016 to 2019…
View article: Clinical Practice Issues for Liver Transplantation in COVID-19 Recovered Recipients
Clinical Practice Issues for Liver Transplantation in COVID-19 Recovered Recipients Open
The ongoing burden of COVID-19 in persons with end stage liver failure necessitates the development of sound and rational policies for organ transplantation in this population. Following our initial experience with two COVID-19 recovered r…
View article: Sump syndrome of the remnant common bile duct following a living donor liver transplant
Sump syndrome of the remnant common bile duct following a living donor liver transplant Open
Sump syndrome - a collection of digested food, debris, stones, bile, and bacteria in a poorly drained, bile duct reservoir - occurs most commonly after a side-to-side choledochoduodenostomy. As choledochoduodenostomies are now less common,…
View article: Provider Attitudes and Practices for Alcohol Screening, Treatment, and Education in Patients With Liver Disease: A Survey From the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Special Interest Group
Provider Attitudes and Practices for Alcohol Screening, Treatment, and Education in Patients With Liver Disease: A Survey From the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Special Interest Group Open
View article: Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Solid Organ Transplant: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Solid Organ Transplant: A Multicenter Cohort Study Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to significant reductions in transplantation, motivated in part by concerns of disproportionately more severe disease among solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Howeve…
View article: Misconception: You Can’t Have Liver Disease With Normal Liver Chemistries
Misconception: You Can’t Have Liver Disease With Normal Liver Chemistries Open
Watch a video presentation of this article The liver function tests (LFTs) are one of the more common tests ordered on patients, yet their name is a misnomer. The conventional laboratory LFT panel has biochemical measures of liver function…
View article: Con: Patient and graft survival outcome at 1 and 3 years posttransplant do not reflect the value of successful liver transplantation‡
Con: Patient and graft survival outcome at 1 and 3 years posttransplant do not reflect the value of successful liver transplantation‡ Open
Watch a video presentation of this article Liver transplant centers have a unique mission of both caring for patients and ensuring proper utilization of organs. Centers are held responsible for both patient and graft survival, emphasizing …
View article: Practice patterns in NAFLD and NASH: real life differs from published guidelines
Practice patterns in NAFLD and NASH: real life differs from published guidelines Open
Background: Management guidelines from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases/American College of Gastroenterology/American Gastroenterology Association published in 2012 for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and s…
View article: Constrictive Pericarditis as a Cause of Refractory Ascites
Constrictive Pericarditis as a Cause of Refractory Ascites Open
We report a 43-year-old man who presented for evaluation of ascites, varices, and hepatosplenomegaly. Initial labs were notable for normal platelets, mild liver synthetic dysfunction, and disproportionately elevated alkaline phosphatase. H…