SUMMARYBackground: Mesalazine as the treatment standard for ulcerative colitis can be applied in different galenical preparations. Aim: A novel formulation of mesalazine pellets with delayed and prolonged release characteristics was compared with conventional Eudragit L-coated tablets. Furthermore, the effect of mesalazine dose escalation on nonresponders was evaluated in both treatment groups. Methods: A total of 233 patients with mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis were randomized to receive either mesalazine (1.5 g/day in three doses) as pellets
we have identified, using a substantial sample, several factors associated with the development of HE after TIPS. This could be helpful in further research.
Using CO2 as a contrast medium, opacification of the portal vein bifurcation by wedged hepatic venography was seen in 87% of patients, in comparison with only 25% when iodinated contrast medium was used (p < 0.001). CO2 is superior to iodinated contrast medium for wedged hepatic venography during TIPS.
Portal hypertension as a consequence of liver cirrhosis is responsible for its most common complications: ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatic encephalopathy and the most important one – variceal hemorrhage. Variceal bleeding results in considerable morbidity and mortality. This review covers all areas of importance in the therapy of acute variceal hemorrhage – endoscopic and pharmacological treatment, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, surgery and balloon tamponade. Indications and limitations of these therapeutic modalities are widely discussed.
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