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Tag Archives: Complications
Who Will Develop Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis?
Serum markers can be used to identify patients with ulcerative colitis most likely to have inflammatory complications after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA), according to the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. More than 20% of individuals with ulcerative colitis … Continue reading
Is Cardiac Surgery Safe for Patients With Cirrhosis?
Patients with compensated cirrhosis who undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass do not have greater post-operative mortality or morbidity than other patients who receive this surgery, according to the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Advanced liver disease is … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged ascites, cardiac surgery, Cirrhosis, Complications, heart surgery, hepatic decompensation, liver disease, risk factors, safety, therapy, treatment
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Do Stents Prevent Pancreatitis After ERCP?
Pancreatic duct stents reduce the incidence of pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), according to a study published in the October issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Pancreatitis is the most common and potentially serious complication following ERCP, occurring in … Continue reading
Posted in Pancreas, Technology
Tagged bile, bile duct, biliary tree, Complications, Digestion, endoscope, endoscopy, gall bladder, gallstones, gastrointestinal, Inflammation, liver, pain, Pancreas, pancreatitis, Side Effects, stent, stenting, Surgery
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Are Biopsies Safe for Patients with Advanced Liver Disease?
Liver biopsies are relatively safe and well tolerated among patients with advanced chronic hepatitis C, based on data from the HALT-C trial. Liver biopsy analysis provides information for diagnosis and planning of treatment strategies for patients with acute and chronic … Continue reading
Posted in Liver/Biliary, Technology
Tagged Bleeding, Complications, Diagnosis, disease progression, Fibrosis, Liver Biopsy, Platelet Count, safety, Serious Adverse Events
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