results roc-derived spo2 threshold of ≤ 94% can predict hypoxemia (pao2 < 60 mmhg) with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 95%. furthermore, there are associations between the roc-derived spo2 threshold of ≤ 97% and detection of hypoxemia (pao2 < 70 mmhg) with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 46%. the accuracy of pulse oximetry was not affected by the severity of liver disease...

OBJECTIVE To determine the factors affecting the outcome of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) for end-stage liver disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) and to identify models that predict patient and graft survival. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA The national epidemic of HCV infection has become the leading cause of hepatic failure that requires OLT. Rapidly increasing demands for OLT and d...

the liver is involved in the synthesis and metabolism of many kinds of hormones, various abnormalities hormone levels are found in advanced liver disease. for example the liver is, extremely sensitive to changes in insulin or glucagon levels. the liver is the primary organ of iron storage is frequently involved, diabetes is common in patients with iron overload and may be seen in cirrhosis. chr...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this paper was to identify sex differences in survival of patients awaiting orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT). BACKGROUND Women have a higher mortality rate while awaiting OHT than men, and the reason has not been fully determined. METHODS We included all adult patients in the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) placed on the OHT waiting list from ...

hydatid disease, most commonly caused by the larval stage of echinococcus granulosus, affects mainly human liver and lung, and rarely other parts of the body. it is prevalent in most sheep-raising mediterranean countries including iran. peritoneal hydatid cyst, either primary or secondary, represents an uncommon but significant manifestation of the disease. the present case report describes a c...

Understanding the gene-expression patterns during liver regeneration may help to reveal how regenerative processes are initiated and controlled as well as shed new light onto processes that lead to liver disease. Using high-density oligonucleotide arrays, we have examined the gene-expression program in the livers of mice after partial hepatectomy. A time course was constructed for gene expressi...

OBJECTIVES To examine the techniques and the outcome of liver transplantation with maximal conservation of blood products and to analyze the potential benefits or drawbacks of blood conservation and salvage techniques. DESIGN Case series survey. SETTING Tertiary care, major university teaching hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS Four patients with religious objections to blood transfusions who...