Decompensated liver cirrhosis has a dismal prognosis, with an overall survival of 2-4 years,
which is worse than for many oncological diseases. Albumin is an important tool in the …

Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive, fibro‐obliterative disorder of the intrahepatic and
extrahepatic bile ducts in infancy. The majority of affected children will eventually develop …

Hyponatremia is frequently seen in patients with ascites secondary to advanced cirrhosis
and portal hypertension. Although not apparent in the early stages of cirrhosis, the …

Alongside the kidneys and lungs, the liver has been recognised as an important regulator of
acid-base homeostasis. While respiratory alkalosis is the most common acid-base disorder …

The MELD score is used in the Eurotransplant (ET) region to allocate liver grafts.
Hyponatremia in cirrhotic patients is an important predictor of death but is not incorporated in …

Hyponatremia is one of the most common water–electrolyte imbalances in the human
organism. A serum sodium concentration threshold of less than 135 mmol/L is diagnostic for …

The incidence of cirrhosis is rising, and identification of these patients prior to undergoing
any surgical procedure is crucial. The preoperative risk stratification using validated scores …

To address urgent need for strategies to limit mortality from coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19), this review describes experimental, clinical and epidemiological evidence that …

Abstract Background and Objectives: Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP), Model for End-Stage Liver
Disease (MELD) and MELD-sodium (MELD-Na) scores are used for predicting disease …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of cirrhosis. Identify the etiology of cirrhosis.
Outline the presentation of a patient with cirrhosis. Explain the importance of improving care …