2001
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702001000300006
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Abstract: Bacterial infection is a frequent complication in patients with chronic liver disease, mainly during the advanced stages. There is evidence that the main factors that contribute to a predisposition to infection in cirrhotic patients are related to hepatic failure with consequent immunodeficiency. Invasive procedures (diagnostic or therapeutic) can predispose to bacterial infections, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGB) is considered a potentially important risk factor. A group of cirrhotic patients (child… Show more

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“…Some studies have shown that the presence of GIB is a predisposing factor for infection, and it is also known that GIB is associated with higher mortality [34,[36][37][38]. Our study demonstrated that the presence of GIB is a negative factor for the prognosis of the survival of this population (Figure 2).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 63%
“…Some studies have shown that the presence of GIB is a predisposing factor for infection, and it is also known that GIB is associated with higher mortality [34,[36][37][38]. Our study demonstrated that the presence of GIB is a negative factor for the prognosis of the survival of this population (Figure 2).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 63%
“…In our study, rebleeding was noted in 3.5%, a figure which is significantly low compared to that found in other previous studies. [10] Early identification and aggressive treatment reduces the rebleeding. Hemoglobin level less than 7 g accounts for 3.5% of patients and they needed pack cell transfusion.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 11 Furthermore, invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes like endoscopy can augment the onset of bacterial diseases in cirrhotic patients. 12 As a result, several non‐invasive approaches including right liver lobe diameter (RLLD)/albumin ratio, left liver lobe diameter (LLLD)/albumin ratio, and platelet count/spleen diameter (PC/SD) ratio have been investigated as a substitute to endoscopic examination in patients with a poor chance of developing varices. These methods for the prediction of EV are simple to perform, low cost, and non‐invasive due to their requirement of ultrasonography and biochemical tests, which can be regularly executed in patients with liver cirrhosis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, endoscopy is an invasive procedure which involves some sedation effects that may further develop complications in cirrhotic patients 11 . Furthermore, invasive procedures for diagnostic purposes like endoscopy can augment the onset of bacterial diseases in cirrhotic patients 12 . As a result, several non‐invasive approaches including right liver lobe diameter (RLLD)/albumin ratio, left liver lobe diameter (LLLD)/albumin ratio, and platelet count/spleen diameter (PC/SD) ratio have been investigated as a substitute to endoscopic examination in patients with a poor chance of developing varices.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%