The management of other aspects of chronic liver disease, including transplantation [electronic resource] / Timothy M. McCashland.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Gastroenterology and hepatology: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2011Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (52 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Gastroenterology | Liver Diseases -- prevention & control | Liver TransplantationOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Common complications of end stage cirrhosis including life threatening disorders of variceal bleeding, ascites, hepatorenal syndrome, encephalopathy and hepatopulmonary syndrome -- Preparation for listing for liver transplantation in patients with end stage liver disease includes documentation and absence of alcohol consumption (in alcoholics), reduction of hepatitis B DNA levels (in HBV patients) and aggressive treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma to reduce the risk of recurrent disease -- The most common allocation system for liver transplantation is the model for end stage liver disease -- Post transplantation care of the patient requires diligent annual followup with concentration on common diseases which include: metabolic syndrome (diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia), Preventive medicine (vaccination, dental disease), Inflammatory bowel disease, bone disease, and renal dysfunction.
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