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Study Of Arterial Blood Gases In Different Stages Of Chronic Liver Diseases, Moheb W. Elfaizy, Therese S. Ghatas
Study Of Arterial Blood Gases In Different Stages Of Chronic Liver Diseases, Moheb W. Elfaizy, Therese S. Ghatas
Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research
Background Early detection of arterial gas abnormalities and acid–base disturbances in patients with chronic liver disease is essential to improve prognosis on the basis of pulmonary and liver diseases. The aim of the current study was to detect arterial blood gas changes, acid–base disturbances, and prevalence of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) in different classes of severity of chronic hepatic disease for achieving a higher survival rate. Results Patients with hypoxemia represented 38 (33.6%) cases: three (15.7%) of 19 patients in group A, 16 (33.3%) of 48 patients in group B, 12 (34.2%) of 35 patients in group C, and seven (63.6%) …
The Efficacy Of Argon Plasma Coagulation In The Treatment Of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia In Mataria Teaching Hospital, Aisha El-Shimy, El Saied E. Shabaan, Tarek A. Fouad
The Efficacy Of Argon Plasma Coagulation In The Treatment Of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia In Mataria Teaching Hospital, Aisha El-Shimy, El Saied E. Shabaan, Tarek A. Fouad
Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research
Background Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is characterized by mucosal and submucosal vascular ectasia. It may present with iron-deficiency anemia or gastrointestinal bleeding. Argon plasma coagulation (APC) may be used for treating GAVE. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of APC in the treatment of GAVE. Patients and methods A total of 30 patients with GAVE and in need of treatment for bleeding or anemia were treated with APC every 2 to 4 weeks until eradication of GAVE or cessation of the patient's initial symptoms. They were then followed up on a monthly basis for recurrence of …