Reversal of hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhotic patients with terlipressin plus albumin. First experience in Mexico

Introduction. Type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a functional renal failure that complicates end-stage cirrhosis. The vasopressin analogue terlipressin has been associated with improved renal function in patients with type 1 HRS.Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of an infusion of terlipressin plu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Linda E. Muñoz, Eliud G. Alcalá, Paula Cordero, Manuel A. Martinez, Nathalie Y. Vázquez, Susana Galindo, Eduardo Mendoza, José J. Segura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-07-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119317673