Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio (APRI), aspartate aminotransferase-to-alanine
aminotransferase ratio (AAR), FIB-4, FI, King, Lok, Forns, and FibroIndex scores may be …

Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) has compiled a set of guidelines for
endoscopic management of non‐variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding using evidence …

Primary biliary cholangitis (formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, PBC) is an
autoimmune liver disease in which a cycle of immune mediated biliary epithelial cell injury …

These updated guidelines on the management of variceal haemorrhage have been
commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) of the British …

OBJECTIVES: Screening for esophageal varices (EV) is recommended in patients with
cirrhosis. Noninvasive tests had shown varying sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp) for …

Background Current guidelines recommend screening of people with oesophageal varices
via oesophago‐gastro‐duodenoscopy at the time of diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis. This …

Materials and Methods This was a cross sectional observational study. Child Turcot Pugh
scores, MELD, AST ALT Ratio (AAR), AST Platelet Ratio Index (APRI), FIB-4 index and …

AIM: To validate whether the platelet count/spleen size ratio can be used to predict the
presence of esophageal varices in Mexican patients with hepatic cirrhosis. METHODS: This …

Variceal bleeding is a dramatic complication of cirrhosis. Primary prophylaxis against
variceal bleeding is indicated for patients with high-risk varices. In order for these patients to …

Background Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a potentially life-threatening condition that
requires rapid intervention. In critically ill patients who are refractory to other therapies …