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Change In Patient Meld-Na And Albumin Level From The Time Of Celiac Disease Diagnosis To Six Months Later After Gluten-Free Diet., Rajesh Essrani Md, Andrea Berger
Change In Patient Meld-Na And Albumin Level From The Time Of Celiac Disease Diagnosis To Six Months Later After Gluten-Free Diet., Rajesh Essrani Md, Andrea Berger
Department of Medicine
Background & aims Celiac disease (CD) is a multisystem disorder triggered by dietary gluten in genetically predisposed individuals that may affect any organ system, including the liver. We evaluated a change in patient model for end-stage liver disease (MELD)-Na and albumin level from the time of celiac disease diagnosis to six months later, after implementing a gluten-free diet. Methods A retrospective study was conducted from January 1, 2006, to June 30, 2018. CD was diagnosed based on celiac antibodies and/or histopathological data. MELD-Na and albumin were calculated at the start of the gluten-free diet and six months later. Additional variables …