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1. Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution | PSNet
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   March 07, 2012 - The Commentary Ensuring Safety With Liver Biopsy The use of liver biopsy to obtain tumor or liver … Evaluation of focal liver disease is further complicated because liver lesions have many different radiographic … This is because the liver is highly vascular, and by definition, the liver must be punctured in the course … Complication rate of percutaneous liver biopsies among persons with advanced chronic liver disease in … Complications of liver biopsy Complications of liver biopsy Complications of liver

2. Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure | PSNet
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   July 01, 2017 - Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure. PSNet [internet]. … Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure. PSNet [internet]. … Acute liver failure is rare, but life-threatening.( 4 ) While liver disease complicates 3% of pregnancies … , the incidence of acute liver failure in pregnancy remains unknown. … enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) or acute fatty liver of pregnancy, but acute deterioration in liver

3. Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something? | PSNet
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   May 01, 2019 - Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something? Citation Text: Lubel J. … Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something?. PSNet [internet]. … Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something?. PSNet [internet]. … Liver Int. 2004;24:540-546. [go to PubMed] 11. … Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something?. PSNet [internet].

4. Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures | PSNet
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   November 27, 2019 - diaphragm, and at the caudal edge of the liver. … triad, effectively limiting all inflow to the liver. … mobilization of the liver to visualize. … technique of emergency thoracostomy tube insertion to minimize the risk of iatrogenic injuries to diseased livers … Endovascular adjuncts for hybrid liver surgery.

5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   March 27, 2024 - the diaphragm, and at the caudal edge of the liver. … triad, effectively limiting all inflow to the liver. … mobilization of the liver to visualize. … technique of emergency thoracostomy tube insertion to minimize the risk of iatrogenic injuries to diseased livers … Organ injury scaling 2018 update: spleen, liver, and kidney.

6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   August 21, 2014 - Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution August 21, 2014 Rockey DC. Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution. … The Commentary Ensuring Safety With Liver Biopsy The use of liver biopsy to obtain tumor or liver histology … This is because the liver is highly vascular, and by definition, the liver must be punctured in the … Complication rate of percutaneous liver biopsies among persons with advanced chronic liver disease in … Contraindications to liver biopsy Contraindications to liver biopsy Uncooperative patient Severe

7. Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post-percutaneous liver biopsy. | PSNet
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   January 05, 2017 - Study Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post-percutaneous liver biopsy. … Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post-percutaneous liver biopsy. … intervention on two separate occasions for a patient with a hemorrhagic complication after a routine liver … Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post-percutaneous liver biopsy.

8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   March 01, 2018 - Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure March 1, 2018 Bacak S, Thornburg L. … Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure. PSNet [internet]. 2018. … Acute liver failure is rare, but life-threatening.(4) While liver disease complicates 3% of pregnancies … , the incidence of acute liver failure in pregnancy remains unknown. … enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) or acute fatty liver of pregnancy, but acute deterioration in liver

9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   January 05, 2017 - Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post- percutaneous liver biopsy. … Using an MET service to manage hemorrhage post-percutaneous liver biopsy. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-met-service-manage-hemorrhage-post-percutaneous-liver-biopsy This … intervention on two separate occasions for a patient with a hemorrhagic complication after a routine liver … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-met-service-manage-hemorrhage-post-percutaneous-liver-biopsy https

10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2015 - his last drink was more than a year ago, reflecting a behavior change motivated by his desire for liver … The patient in this case has significant liver dysfunction, evidenced by an elevated INR at 2.5. … In patients being evaluated for liver transplantation, blood alcohol levels should also be measured … If patients can stop drinking, their liver function will improve and their ascites may resolve; they … European Association for the Study of the Liver.

11. Managing Ascites: Hazards of Fluid Removal | PSNet
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    June 01, 2018 - -day hospitalization with an increase in his outpatient diuretic regimen and close follow-up in the liver … Finally, and relevant to this case presentation, patients with alcoholic liver disease who have stopped … The patient in this case has significant liver dysfunction, evidenced by an elevated INR at 2.5. … If patients can stop drinking, their liver function will improve and their ascites may resolve; they … European Association for the Study of the Liver.

12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2011 - Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something? November 1, 2011 Lubel J. … Liver Failure After Chemotherapy: Did We Forget Something? PSNet [internet]. 2011. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/liver-failure-after-chemotherapy-did-we-forget-something The Case A 51 … Admitting labs were notable for a mild transaminitis, but repeat testing of liver function tests was … Antiviral therapy may have prevented the patient's progression to acute liver failure.

13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2006 - presented with acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, with 62 of 63 suicidal patients (three required orthotopic liver … which leads to a series of molecular events ultimately causing cellular death.(5) The severity of liver … Although N-acetylcysteine is effective in preventing serious liver injury with acute toxic ingestions … identified with hepatotoxicity after chronic overdosage, only supportive therapy is helpful and, if liver … failure develops, liver transplantation can be lifesaving.

14. Confusion With Acetaminophen | PSNet
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    December 01, 2009 - presented with acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, with 62 of 63 suicidal patients (three required orthotopic liver … which leads to a series of molecular events ultimately causing cellular death.( 5 ) The severity of liver … Although N-acetylcysteine is effective in preventing serious liver injury with acute toxic ingestions … identified with hepatotoxicity after chronic overdosage, only supportive therapy is helpful and, if liver … failure develops, liver transplantation can be lifesaving.

15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 26, 2014 - Overdose of acetaminophen—a commonly used over-the-counter medication—is the leading cause of acute liver … An AHRQ WebM&M commentary discusses a case of liver injury caused by incorrect dosing of acetaminophen

16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    September 27, 2016 - acetaminophen-containing medications affects consumers' ability to avoid unintentional overdose, which is known to cause liver … A past WebM&M commentary discussed a case of liver injury caused by incorrect dosing of acetaminophen

17. Think Like a Surgeon | PSNet
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    December 04, 2024 - Laboratory tests revealed a high white blood cell count and mild elevation of his bilirubin and liver … mildly thickened gallbladder wall but no definitive evidence of gallstones, acute cholecystitis, or liver … His bilirubin and liver enzymes remained elevated. … Results showed that the patient had a 6 cm abscess adjacent to the liver, likely arising from an acutely … Gut Liver. 2012;6:172-187.  [go to PubMed] 4. Mou D, Tesfasilassie T, Hirji S, Ashley SW.

18. An acetaminophen icon helps reduce medication decision errors in an experimental setting. | PSNet
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    January 12, 2022 - acetaminophen-containing medications affects consumers' ability to avoid unintentional overdose , which is known to cause liver … A past WebM&M commentary discussed a case of liver injury caused by incorrect dosing of acetaminophen

19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 21, 2014 - supratherapeutic-dosing-acetaminophen-among-hospitalized-patients Overdose of the commonly used over-the-counter analgesic acetaminophen can lead to serious liver … more than the recommended daily dose of the drug, with elderly patients and patients with preexisting liver

20. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube_FINAL.pptx (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - to JT placement” but without clear documentation that the PEG tube was malpositioned through the liver … • Unaware that the PEG tube was malpositioned through the liver, the surgeon attending clinic that … Liver injury during PEG tube placement: report of two cases. … PEG placement causing liver perforation. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2009;43(4):385. [Available at] 23. … A PEG tube through the liver. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009;104(5):1323-1324. [Available at] 24.