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Yu S, Yuan H, Cao Y. Caroli disease combined with Banti syndrome in a woman: a case report. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605231221088. [PMID: 38190840 PMCID: PMC10775735 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231221086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Caroli disease is a rare congenital malformation that predisposes to segmental cystic dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Banti syndrome is characterized by persistent splenomegaly due to chronic congestion, resulting in a low hematocrit and ultimately leading to pancytopenia. In this report, we describe a 29-year-old woman who presented with a >20-year history of hepatitis B surface antigen positivity and a >1-year history of recurrent fatigue and malaise. On examination, the patient had abdominal distension with marked splenomegaly (7 cm below the ribs) and ascites with tenderness of the abdominal muscles to palpation. A complete blood count showed a low white blood cell count, red blood cell count, and hemoglobin concentration. During the course of treatment, the patient developed multiple symptoms of pancytopenia and concomitant splenomegaly, and she was discharged after total splenectomy with good recovery. The combination of Banti syndrome and Caroli disease results in severe symptoms of portal hypertension.
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- Shian Yu
- Department of General Surgery, Nanchang University Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanchang University Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanchang University Affiliated Infectious Diseases Hospital, Nanchang, China
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Maruyama H, Tobari M, Nagamatsu H, Shiina S, Yamaguchi T. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for the management of portal hypertension in cirrhosis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1057045. [PMID: 36590972 PMCID: PMC9794740 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1057045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Portal hypertension is a major pathophysiological condition in patients with cirrhosis. This accounts for the occurrence and severity of the various manifestations. The degree is determined by the portal pressure or hepatic venous pressure gradients, both of which are obtained by invasive interventional radiological procedures. Ultrasound (US) is a simple and minimally invasive imaging modality for the diagnosis of liver diseases. Owing to the availability of microbubble-based contrast agents and the development of imaging modes corresponding to contrast effects, contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) has become popular worldwide for the detailed evaluation of hepatic hemodynamics, diffuse liver disease, and focal hepatic lesions. Recent advancements in digital technology have enabled contrast-based demonstrations with improved resolution, leading to a wider range of applications. This review article describes the current role, benefits, and limitations of CEUS in the management of portal hypertension.
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- Hitoshi Maruyama
- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan,*Correspondence: Hitoshi Maruyama
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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Khan AR, Wazir MH, Waqar S, Ullah R, Gul A. Banti's Syndrome in an Adult Male: A Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e25521. [PMID: 35800794 PMCID: PMC9246469 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.25521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Banti’s syndrome is a chronic congestive enlargement of the spleen leading to the destruction of blood cells resulting in pancytopenia. It is also associated with cirrhosis and ascites along with symptoms of pancytopenia such as infection, bruising, weakness, and fatigue. Multiple factors such as hepatitis B infection, coagulation abnormalities and exposure to arsenic, etc. may also cause Banti’s syndrome. Clinical evaluation with blood profile along with use of imaging studies such as MRI and splenic venography is utilized for the determination of Banti’s syndrome. In this report, we present a 29-year-old diabetic male who presented with abdominal distention, right leg cellulitis, fever, and a past history of hematemesis and melena. On examination, distended abdomen showed marked splenomegaly with ascites (positive shifting dullness and fluid thrill). Also, the left leg was warm, swollen, and tender to the touch. Complete blood count showed decreased WBC, RBC, Hb, with peripheral smear negative for malarial parasites. Ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis was done illustrating massive splenomegaly with pelvic dilation and ascites.
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Han SK, Kim MY, Kang SH, Baik SK. Application of ultrasound for the diagnosis of cirrhosis/portal hypertension. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2022; 49:321-331. [PMID: 35179669 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-022-01191-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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With advances in technologic approaches in patients with cirrhosis, including the improvement of management, a simple, one-step approach for advanced fibrotic state of the liver is clinically useful. Although refining the diagnosis of cirrhosis to reflect disease heterogeneity is essential, current diagnostic tests have not kept pace with the progression of this new paradigm. There are unmet needs in primary care centers with respect to patients with cirrhosis. Liver biopsy and measurement of hepatic venous pressure gradient in patients with cirrhosis are the gold standards for the estimation of hepatic fibrosis, and they have diagnostic and prognostic value. However, both approaches are invasive and cannot be used repeatedly in clinical practice. Ultrasonography (US) is safe, easy to perform, inexpensive, and yields numerical and accurate results. Conventionally, the size of the liver and spleen, bluntness of the liver edge, nodularity of the liver surface, and coarseness of the liver parenchyma have been known as useful parameters for hepatic fibrosis or portal hypertension (PHT) in chronic liver disease. Additionally, some functional US indices including Doppler and CEUS-based examination have been suggested as promising markers for diagnosing cirrhosis and PHT. Identification of the reproducibility and long-term prognostic value through further investigations can demonstrate the clinical usefulness of functional US indices, which are characterized as quantitative parameters for hepatic fibrosis and PHT.
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- Seul Ki Han
- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsanro, Wonju, 220-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsanro, Wonju, 220-701, Republic of Korea.,Regeneration Medicine Research Center, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.,Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Center, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsanro, Wonju, 220-701, Republic of Korea.,Regeneration Medicine Research Center, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsanro, Wonju, 220-701, Republic of Korea. .,Regeneration Medicine Research Center, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea. .,Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering Center, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
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Yatsuhashi H, Sano H, Hirano T, Shibasaki Y. Real-world hospital mortality of liver cirrhosis inpatients in Japan: a large-scale cohort study using a medical claims database: Prognosis of liver cirrhosis. Hepatol Res 2021; 51:682-693. [PMID: 33710718 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.13635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM Prognosis of liver cirrhosis patients is poor when ascites is present and liver function is impaired, but such up-to-date information from a large-scale, real-world setting is limited in Japan. We aimed to investigate the hospital mortality of Japanese liver cirrhosis inpatients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included data on liver cirrhosis inpatients between January 2011 and September 2018 extracted from an administrative claims database. The outcome was in-hospital mortality. The 1- and 3-year cumulative survival rates were examined for liver cirrhosis etiology, Child-Pugh classification, or ascites presence/absence using Kaplan-Meier analysis. The survival up to 1 year for tolvaptan prescription/nonprescription was examined. RESULTS We analyzed the data of 57 769 inpatients. Survival rates did not substantially differ among etiologies, with a better prognosis for alcohol etiology and poorer prognosis for hepatitis C virus. According to the Child-Pugh classification, the 1- and 3-year survival rates were 90.2% and 75.3% for grade A, 73.5% and 53.9% for grade B, and 41.9% and 28.9% for grade C, respectively. Patients without ascites had a higher survival rate (83.2% and 67.0% at 1 and 3 years, respectively) than those with ascites (51.9% and 36.3%, respectively). Based on examining matched patients with ascites using a propensity score, prognosis was poor in general but was better at 6 months (58.1%) or similar at 1 year (47.1%) in patients prescribed tolvaptan compared to those not prescribed tolvaptan (54.8% and 47.5%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Poorer prognosis was suggested in inpatients with cirrhosis who had a worse Child-Pugh grade and ascites.
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- Medical Affairs, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Medical Affairs, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
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Ferreira RC, Batista TM, Duarte SS, Silva DKF, Lisboa TMH, Cavalcanti RFP, Leite FC, Mangueira VM, Sousa TKGD, Abrantes RAD, Trindade EOD, Athayde-Filho PFD, Brandão MCR, Medeiros KCDP, Farias DF, Sobral MV. A novel piperine analogue exerts in vivo antitumor effect by inducing oxidative, antiangiogenic and immunomodulatory actions. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 128:110247. [PMID: 32450524 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Structural diversity characterizes natural products as prototypes for design of lead compounds. The aim of this study was to synthetize, and to evaluate the toxicity and antitumor action of a new piperine analogue, the butyl 4-(4-nitrobenzoate)-piperinoate (DE-07). Toxicity was evaluated against zebrafish, and in mice (acute and micronucleus assays). To evaluate the DE-07 antitumor activity Ehrlich ascites carcinoma model was used in mice. Angiogenesis, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) production and cytokines levels were investigated. Ninety-six hours exposure to DE-07 did not cause morphological or developmental changes in zebrafish embryos and larvae, with estimated LC50 (lethal concentration 50%) higher than 100 μg/mL. On the acute toxicity assay in mice, LD50 (lethal dose 50%) was estimated at around 1000 mg/kg, intraperitoneally (i.p.). DE-07 (300 mg/kg, i.p.) did not induce increase in the number of micronucleated erythrocytes in mice, suggesting no genotoxicity. On Ehrlich tumor model, DE-07 (12.5, 25 or 50 mg/kg, i.p.) induced a significant decrease on cell viability. In addition, there was an increase on ROS production and a decrease in peritumoral microvessels density. Moreover, DE-07 induced an increase of cytokines levels involved in oxidative stress and antiangiogenic effect (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-4). No significant clinical toxicological effects were recorded in Ehrlich tumor transplanted animals. These data provide evidence that DE-07 presents low toxicity, and antitumor effect via oxidative and antiangiogenic actions by inducing modulation of inflammatory response in the tumor microenvironment.
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- Rafael Carlos Ferreira
- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, 59078-970, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Products and Bioactive Synthetics, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
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Mahmoud MZ, Yonis A, Abdullah A, Ali M, Abukonna A, Alsaadi M, Sulieman A, Hamid O, Hassan MG. Characterization of portal hypertension in hepatosplenic schistosoma mansoni patients using B-mode ultrasound. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/16878507.2019.1702245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Maruyama H, Kato N. Advances in ultrasound diagnosis in chronic liver diseases. Clin Mol Hepatol 2019; 25:160-167. [PMID: 30773001 PMCID: PMC6589854 DOI: 10.3350/cmh.2018.1013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chronic liver disease is a major disorder worldwide. A better understanding of anatomy, blood flow, and pathophysiology may be a key issue for their proper management. Ultrasound (US) is a simple and non-invasive diagnostic tool in the abdominal field. Doppler mode offers real-time hemodynamic evaluation, and the contrast-enhanced US is one of the most frequently used modalities for the detailed assessment. Further development in digital technology enables threedimensional (3D) visualization of target images with high resolution. This article reviews the wide ranges of application in the abdominal US and describes the recent progress in the diagnosis of chronic liver diseases.
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- Hitoshi Maruyama
- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Maruyama H, Yokosuka O. Ultrasonography for Noninvasive Assessment of Portal Hypertension. Gut Liver 2018; 11:464-473. [PMID: 28267700 PMCID: PMC5491080 DOI: 10.5009/gnl16078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Portal hypertension is a major pathophysiology in patients with cirrhosis. Portal pressure is the gold standard to evaluate the severity of portal hypertension, and radiological intervention is the only procedure for pressure measurement. Ultrasound (US) is a simple and noninvasive imaging modality available worldwide. B-mode imaging allows broad applications for patients to detect and characterize chronic liver diseases and focal hepatic lesions. The Doppler technique offers real-time observation of blood flow with qualitative and quantitative assessments, and the application of microbubble-based contrast agents has improved the detectability of peripheral blood flow. In addition, elastography for the liver and spleen covers a wider field beyond the original purpose of fibrosis assessment. These developments enhance the practical use of US in the evaluation of portal hemodynamic abnormalities. This article reviews the recent progress of US in the assessment of portal hypertension.
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- Hitoshi Maruyama
- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Tan M, Menon S, Black D. The impact on patients of a nurse-led clinical service in gastroenterology. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 26:734-738. [PMID: 28704084 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2017.26.13.734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Higher rates of chronic liver disease have resulted in a significant increase in the number of patients needing regular abdominal paracentesis for ascites. Waiting times for admission at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust had become longer and delays in intervention and treatment became inevitable. In 2014, the Trust developed a nurse-led abdominal paracentesis day-case service. A qualitative evaluation of the service was conducted using in-depth patient interviews and surveys to determine the impact of the service, including how the new nursing role affected the patient experience. The results show that the nurse-led clinical service in gastroenterology positively impacts patients' experiences. Following this innovation, the service was extended to provide intravenous infusions for gastroenterology patients via the day-case unit. With appropriate training and competency assessments, nurses can now perform selected medical procedures safely and effectively, thereby facilitating nursing staff to expand and develop their roles. This development has substantial implications for nursing and is an important contribution to the debate on the future direction of the nursing profession.
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- Maria Tan
- Senior Sister/Ward Manager for Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Consultant and Clinical Director for Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Ward Matron for Gastroenterology and Rheumatology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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Menon S, Thompson LS, Tan M, Chahal S, Black D, Hill KA, Gritton D, Hathaway C, Perry I. Development and cost–benefit analysis of a nurse-led paracentesis and infusion service. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2016.14.9.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Shyam Menon
- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
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