Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal function in men with liver cirrhosis before and after liver transplantation

Objective: To evaluate the influence of end-stage liver disease and orthotopic liver transplantation in the pituitary function and hormone metabolism before and after liver transplantation.Methods: In a prospective study, serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH),...

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Main Authors: Bruno T. Zacharias, Julio C. U. Coelho, Mônica B. Parolin, Jorge E. F. Matias, Alexandre C. T. de Freitas, José Luiz de Godoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Series:Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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