The transhepatic endotoxin gradient is present despite liver cirrhosis and is attenuated after transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS).

The transhepatic endotoxin gradient is present despite liver cirrhosis and is attenuated after transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS).

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Translocation of gut-derived bacterial products such as endotoxin is a major problem in liver cirrhosis.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>To assess the hepatic clearance of bacterial products in individuals with cirrhosi...

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Main Authors: Lohse Ansgar W, Franco Veronica, Won Helen, Gaydos Charlotte A, Böger Rainer H, Buggisch Peter, Koops Andreas, Sydow Karsten, Wiesch Julian, Benten Daniel, Ray Stuart C, Balagopal Ashwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/107

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