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GastroenterologyLiver
When is the use of beta-blockers recommended in patients with hepatic cirrhosis?
Portal hypertension is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis and is considered the key point for the triggering of ascites, encephalopathy and esophageal varices and, in this way, it …
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GastroenterologyLiver
Hepatic nodule detected by ultrasonography: step by step of when and how to investigate
When we come across an ultrasound (USG) describing a focal liver lesion, we should organize the reasoning of when and how to investigate the described lesion: is it a focal …
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GastroenterologyLiver
What should we know about transient hepatic elastography and its application in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) corresponds to the group of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who present, in addition to predominantly macrovesicular steatosis, with hepatocyte ballooning, lobular inflammation, liver fibrosis, …