The impact of esophageal varices on the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after surgical resection: a propensity score matching analysisObjectives Percutaneous injection therapy using acetic acid or pure ethanol is effective for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its efficacy in HCC...
Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of the Presence of Esophageal Varices in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma It has been suggested that clinically relevant portal hypertension may affect the therapeutic management and prognosis of cirrhotic patients with hepatocel... EG Giannini,D Risso,R Testa,...
Prognosis Since most patients are diagnosed when the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other structures, the prognosis for esophageal cancer is poor. Generally, no more than half of all patients are candidates for curative treatment. Even if cure is attempted, the cancer can recur. ...
CONN HO: The prognosis and management of bleeding esophageal varices. Ann NY Acad Sci 170 : 345–357, 1970Conn HO. The prognosis and management of bleeding esophageal varices. Ann NY Acad Sci 1970; 170: 345-8.Conn HO: The prognosis and management of bleeding esophageal varices. Ann NY ...
BACKGROUND:Arterioportal fistulas (APFs) are abnormal connections between the arterial and portal venous systems, leading to portal hypertension (PH) and symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding, splenomegaly, and hepatic pain. Symptoms typically appea
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Dovepress open access to scientific and medical research Open Access Full Text Article ORIGINAL RESEARCH Predicting the Severity of Esophageal Varices in Patients with Hepatic Cirrhosis Using Non-Invasive Markers Yang-Chun Du1,2,*, Dan Jiang3,*, Ji Wu1 1...
PROGNOSISESOPHAGEAL varicesSCLEROTHERAPYESOPHAGEAL surgeryTHERAPEUTICSBackground: Several previous studies have shown that hepatic regeneration after partial hepatic resection accelerates over time once a splenectomy has been performed. This was a retrospective study investigating wh...
50% of endoscopies for predominant esophageal symptoms are inconclusive1, leaving patients facing uncertainty in esophageal diagnoses, and medical professionals coping with prolonged pathways to prognosis and treatment. chevron_leftchevron_right Delivering meaningful innovation and comprehensive solutions from di...
Treatment approaches vary based on the stage and type of esophageal cancer, mainly comprising resection, radiation therapy, and systemic treatments. Advances in diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities have contributed to better management and outcomes, though the prognosis remains challenging, ...
(Achilles’ heel of flexible endoscopy) and in case of FB ingestion with concomitant respiratory symptoms or suspicion of FB in the upper airways [26,27,28]. The use of the bivalved Weerda diverticuloscope is another option as it allows dilation and opening of the upper esophageal sphincter....