Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a well‐recognized cause of cirrhosis and has been
increasingly associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aims …

The growing demand for liver transplantation and the concomitant scarcity of cadaveric livers
have increased the need for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Ensuring the safety of …

Biliary tract complications are the most common complications after liver transplantation.
These complications are encountered more commonly as a result of increased number of liver …

Background The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has increased significantly
in United States over the last few decades in parallel with the epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty …

Background: Primary prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) may provide a
survival advantage in cirrhotic patients with ascites and has become an integral part of …

Background & Aims Selected-ion flow-tube mass spectrometry can precisely identify trace
gases in the human breath, in the parts-per-billion range. We investigated whether …

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the hepatic manifestation of obesity and insulin
resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of NASH as an indication for …

Although hyperinsulinemia and its associated metabolic syndrome (MS) have been implicated
in the progression of hepatic fibrosis in hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients, little is known …

Background & Aims Interferon and ribavirin‐free regimens to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infection in patients with end stage renal disease are not approved and represent an …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer related death
worldwide. Prognosis and treatment options largely depend on tumor stage at diagnosis, with …