What is the MELD Score Needed for Liver Transplant?
This article defines what a MELD score is, and the MELD score needed for liver transplant to be considered in a patient.
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A Patient's Tutorial on the Piggyback Liver Transplant
The piggyback liver transplant is different from traditional orthotopic transplant in that it leaves the patient’s vena cava in place. Many doctors …
Continue ReadingCauses and Treatment of Hyperkalemia After Liver Transplant
Post-liver transplant management requires the use of immunosuppressive drugs to avoid organ rejection but increased blood potassium levels, or …
Continue ReadingLiver Transplant Surgery Procedure
For a patient who has been advised to undergo liver transplantation, knowledge on the details of the liver transplant surgery operating room procedure …
Continue ReadingOral Contraceptives: List of Intestinal Side-Effects
Women who choose to use oral contraceptives for birth control should be aware of the drug’s side effects. Here is the list of intestinal …
Continue ReadingSmall Bowel Resection Surgery: Indications, Procedure and Complications
Small bowel resection surgery is a procedure to treat several gastrointestinal problems. Here are the indications, risks, complications and recovery …
Continue ReadingLearn about Small Intestinal Blockage Complication
When your small intestine is congested, it might lead to the small intestinal blockage complication. Read this article to learn more about the …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of Focal Intestinal Metaphasia
Focal intestinal metaplasia is the potentially reversible change from a fully differentiated stomach cell type to an intestinal cell type. It is …
Continue ReadingA List of All Intestinal Diseases
A list of three leading intestinal diseases and disorders. Information on diagnosis, treatment and outlook for the sufferer. This article helps to …
Continue ReadingConsult This List of Respiratory Diseases to Find Out Their Causes, Signs and Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Dealing with coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing? This list of respiratory diseases will help you understand what could be causing your …
Continue ReadingLearn about Causes of Small Intestinal Blockages in the Elderly
Hernias and gallstones are a couple of causes of small intestinal blockages in the elderly. Learn what else can cause this problem and know how it may …
Continue ReadingCauses of Intestinal Obstruction
Obstruction in the intestines can occur partially or totally. There are also several causes of intestinal obstruction. Find out more about the causes, …
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