Hepatic vein thrombosis should be suspected when ascites, liver enlargement, and upper abdominal pain are simultaneously present, or when intractable ascites contrasts with mildly altered liver ...

A percutaneous liver biopsy is often contraindicated because of the presence of coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, and ascites. Transjugular liver biopsies may provide clinically useful information ...

Data regarding risk factors and long-term outcomes of U.S. patients with biopsy-proven metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are limited. This study aimed to investigate ...

Patients receiving VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in liver fat at Week 12, which was the primary endpoint in VOYAGE. Importantly, patients receiving VK2809 continued to ...

Proposed in the early 1980s as a solution for managing complications of portal hypertension, the percutaneous creation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt has ... Reference Center for ...

Itching is a common symptom of chronic liver diseases. Treatment options include avoiding scratching, using mild soaps, applying topical creams, taking prescription oral medications, and more.

A stomach biopsy allows your healthcare provider to examine your stomach tissues under a microscope. This can help your provider diagnose conditions that affect your stomach and digestive tract. An ...

Hepatitis C can lead to liver complications, especially when it’s chronic. You may be able to help prevent these complications by making changes to your diet, your activity level, and other factors.

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