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[Hepatorenal syndrome]

Authors :
Péter, Jarcuska
Emil, Fraenkel
János, Fehér
Source :
Orvosi hetilap. 146(40)
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Hepatorenal syndrome. Hepatorenal syndrome is a functional renal failure in state of portal hypertension caused by splanchnic vasodilatation that brings decrease of renal perfusion. The inductive factors include acute alcoholic hepatitis, non-adequate diuretic therapy, infections and bleeding from upper parts of gastrointestinal tract. Recognition of pathophysiological mechanisms of hepatorenal syndrome helped the elaboration of therapeutic schemes. The treatment is successful in improvement of renal functions in many patients but it is very expensive.

Details

ISSN :
00306002
Volume :
146
Issue :
40
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Orvosi hetilap
Accession number :
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