Objective. The pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in liver cirrhosis (LC) and
chronic hepatitis has not been established. The aim of this study was to assess the role of …

It has become increasingly recognized over the past decade that, apart from causing gastro‐
oesophageal varices, portal hypertension has effects on the remainder of the …

Background: Helicobacter pylori‐associated peptic ulcer is a frequent complication in
cirrhotic patients and its morbidity rate is high. In spite of this, diagnostic methods for H …

To characterize gastric mucosal perfusion in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertensive
gastropathy, 34 cirrhotics with this lesion and 24 noncirrhotics were studied by reflectance …

Background/Aims: It has been suggested that the vulnerability of gastric mucosa is
increased in patients with cirrhosis as a result of a PGE2 deficiency. Therefore, we evaluated …

An increased risk for gastric cancer in patients with liver cirrhosis has recently been
reported. This study was performed in order to determine gastric epithelial cell proliferation …

A major cause of cirrhosis related morbidity and mortality is the development of variceal
bleeding, a direct consequence of portal hypertension. Less common causes of …

Patients with liver cirrhosis may develop upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage from a variety of
lesions, which include those that arise by virtue of portal hypertension, namely …

Background. This study determines the prevalence and significance of Helicobacter pylori
infection in portal hypertensive patients. Materials and Methods. Patients numbered 118 and …

Background Liver cirrhosis is a significant cause of death in Italy and one of the most
frequent causes of hospitalization. Acute peptic ulcer and upper gastrointestinal bleeding …