Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the primary malignancy of hepatocytes, is a diagnosis with
bleak outcome. According to National Cancer Institute's SEER database, the average five …

Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis, and 60% of patients with compensated
cirrhosis develop ascites within 10 years during the course of their disease [1]. Ascites only …

This AASLD Guidance provides a data-supported approach to the management of ascites
and HRS. It differs from the AASLD Guidelines, which are supported by systematic reviews …

The natural history of cirrhosis is characterised by an asymptomatic compensated phase
followed by a decompensated phase, marked by the development of overt clinical signs, the …

Abstract The Model for End‐stage Liver Disease (MELD) was initially created to predict
survival in patients with complications of portal hypertension undergoing elective placement …

The British Society of Gastroenterology in collaboration with British Association for the Study
of the Liver has prepared this document. The aim of this guideline is to review and …

Background Under the current liver-transplantation policy, donor organs are offered to
patients with the highest risk of death. Methods Using data derived from all adult candidates …

Funding for the development of this Practice Guidance was provided by the American
Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. MV was supported by aAQ19 Patient-Centered …

As with all medical disciplines, the practice of anesthesia requires a solid knowledge base
as well as clinical competence. There are many textbooks that provide the student of …

Liver transplantation offers live-saving therapy for patients with complications of cirrhosis
and stage T2 hepatocellular carcinoma. The demand for organs far outstrips the supply, and …