Hepatorenal syndrome
Author
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 1996), pp.277-282, 6 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
1996-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a common complication of advanced liver disease.
Careful management can reduce the risk of this functional renal failure developing in the vulnerable group of patients.
Potentially nephrotoxic agents (drugs, x-ray contrast, etc.) need to be avoided wherever possible.
It is likely that sympathetic overactivity, endotoxin, nitric oxide and endothelin, together with perturbed arachidonic acid metabolism, are closely involved in pathogenesis.
Many of the associated abnormalities in HRS can be explained on the basis of an inadequate effective arterial blood volume and the resulting attempts at compensatory homeostasis.
Medical management is disappointing, but trans-cutaneous intra-hepatic portal systemic shunting may help.
Successful orthotopic liver transplantation is curative.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sweny, Paul. 1996. Hepatorenal syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 7, no. 3, pp.277-282.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sweny, Paul. Hepatorenal syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 7, no. 3 (December 1996), pp.277-282.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sweny, Paul. Hepatorenal syndrome. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 1996. Vol. 7, no. 3, pp.277-282.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 281-282
Record ID
BIM-165983