Background: Esophageal varices (EVs) are a serious complication of portal hypertension in patient with chronic liver disease (CLD). The major portion of ammonia carried by portal blood is shunted into systemic circulation in chronic liver disease. The upper GI endoscopy is curren...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2022/v10i3198
Background: Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects individuals of all ages, including children. Within pediatric CLD, one critical aspect that demands careful evaluation is the presence and severity of esophageal varices. If left un...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4295
Introduction: Acute liver failure is one of the common causes of death in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology department. Outcome is different according to aetiology. Objective: To observe the aetiology, outcome and prognostic factors of pediatric acute liver failure. Metho...