Noninvasive markers of liver fibrosis in Latin America and Mexico

Portal venous gas. Report of three cases

When portal venous gas (PVG) is found, it is usually considered an ominous sign. It is now more frequently found because of the improvement in imaging studies, mainly through computed tomography (CT). It was first relate...

Thrombosis of the Portal Venous System in Cirrhotic vs. Non-Cirrhotic Patients

Introduction and aim. Thrombosis is a vascular disorder of the liver often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Cirrhosis is a predisposing factor for portal venous system thrombosis. The aim of this stud...

Hepatology Highlights

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Brazil. Clinical and histological profile

Background. The epidemiology and clinical characteristics of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in South America are not well known. Brazil is a largest country in this part of the world and the present study aimed...