Hepato Gastroenterol
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Mar 2015
Multicenter StudyThe risk factors for mortality and septic shock in liver transplant recipients with ESKAPE bacteremia.
Although bacteremias due to the six ESKAPE pathogens have recently been identified as a serious emerging problems in solid organ transplant (SOT), no information in liver transplant recipients is available. We sought to investigate the risk factors for mortality and septic shock in liver transplant recipients with ESKAPE bacteremia. ⋯ To improve the results of liver transplantation, more effectively therapeutic treatments are of paramount importance when liver transplant recipients with ESKAPE bacteremia present with septic shock, elevated white blood cells count and high body temperature.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Sep 2014
Multicenter StudyThe epidemiology and distribution of pathogens and risk factors for mortality in liver transplant recipients with Gram negative bacteremia.
More data on the epidemiology and distribution of pathogens and the risk factors for mortality in liver transplant recipients with Gram negative bacteremia are needed. METHODs: Among a cohort of 228 liver transplant recipients, we identified 35 patients with initial episodes of Gram negative bacteremia after operation. The association between the risk factors and Gram negative bacteremia related mortality was assessed. ⋯ The risk factors significantly associated with increased mortality due to Gram negative bacteremia in liver transplant recipients are decreased serum albumin level and septic shock.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jul 2014
Multicenter StudyC-reactive protein as a prognostic factor for mortality in pneumonia patients with liver cirrhosis.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is considered a useful predictor of mortality from community- acquired pneumonia (CAP). Serum CRP concentration reflects its production in the liver, and impaired liver function may affect CRP level. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the initial CRP level is a prognostic factor for mortality from CAP in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC). ⋯ Higher initial serum CRP level is associated with lower mortality risk in CAP patients with LC.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyThe Effect of Pyridoxine for Prevention of Hand-Foot Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer Patients with Adjuvant Chemotherapy Using Capecitabine: A Randomized Study.
BACKGROUND/Aims: To determine the effect of the pyridoxine for prevention of hand-foot syndrome in colorectal cancer patients with adjuvant chemotherapy using capecitabine. ⋯ Pyridoxine is not effective in prevention of capecitabine-associated HFS.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Mar 2012
Review Case Reports Multicenter StudyPancreatic injury in children: review of 7 cases and the pertinent literature.
Treatment of blunt injury of the pancreas in children remains controversial. Some prefer non-surgical treatment, whereas others prefer surgical management in selected cases. This report reviews our management strategies of children with blunt pancreatic trauma and their outcomes. ⋯ ERCP is helpful for the diagnosis of suspected cases in pancreatic injury with grade III. In hemorrhagic shock state, appropriate surgical procedures with only drainage at the margin of the pancreas are useful for the treatment of pancreatic fistula in children.