AIM:To elucidate the influence of liver cirrhosis(LC) on the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer(GC).METHODS:Of the 1347 GC patients who underwent curativ
BACKGROUND Most patients with hydatid cysts are asymptomatic, and they are diagnosed incidentally during radiological evaluations performed for other reasons. H
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is the commonest chronic liver disease and affects a considerab-le proportion of the general population.NAFLD is independ
AIM To investigate any changing trends in the etiologies of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)in Argentina during the last years.METHODS A longitudinal cohort study
BACKGROUND Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) can alleviate complications of portal hypertension such as ascites and variceal bleeding by dec