Hepatorenal Syndrome: Aetiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Joint Authors
Low, G.
Alexander, G. J. M.
Lomas, D. J.
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute renal impairment is common in patients with chronic liver disease, occurring in approximately 19% of hospitalised patients with cirrhosis.
A variety of types of renal impairment are recognised.
The most important of these is the hepatorenal syndrome, a functional renal impairment due to circulatory and neurohormonal abnormalities that underpin cirrhosis.
It is one of the most severe complications of cirrhosis with survival often measured in weeks to months.
A variety of treatment options exist with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment providing the best hope for cure.
This paper provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of hepatorenal syndrome and lays out the topic according to the following sections: pathophysiology, historical developments, diagnostic criteria and limitations, epidemiology, precipitating factors, predictors, clinical and laboratory findings, prognosis, treatment options, prophylaxis, and conclusion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Low, G.& Alexander, G. J. M.& Lomas, D. J.. 2015. Hepatorenal Syndrome: Aetiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Low, G.…[et al.]. Hepatorenal Syndrome: Aetiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Low, G.& Alexander, G. J. M.& Lomas, D. J.. Hepatorenal Syndrome: Aetiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063934
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063934