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Claudia Berbel

Researcher at University of Barcelona

Publications -  4
Citations -  277

Claudia Berbel is an academic researcher from University of Barcelona. The author has contributed to research in topics: Liver disease & Cirrhosis. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications receiving 147 citations. Previous affiliations of Claudia Berbel include Carlos III Health Institute.

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Association Between Portosystemic Shunts and Increased Complications and Mortality in Patients With Cirrhosis

Macarena Simón-Talero, +65 more
- 01 May 2018 - 
TL;DR: The main outcomes were the incidence of complications of cirrhosis and mortality according to the presence of SPSS, and quality of life and transplantation-free survival were lower in patients with S PSS vs without.
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Total area of spontaneous portosystemic shunts independently predicts hepatic encephalopathy and mortality in liver cirrhosis.

TL;DR: It is suggested that TSA >83mm2 increases the risk for oHE and mortality in liver cirrhosis and may have impact on clinical use of TSA/SPSS for risk stratification and clinical decision-making considering management of SPSS.
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Acute variceal bleeding: risk stratification and management (including TIPS)

TL;DR: The present chapter will focus on the initial management of patients with acute variceal bleeding, including general management and hemostatic therapies, as well as the available treatments in case of failure to control bleeding or development of rebleeding.
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Portal Hypertension Reverses Following Successful Antiviral Treatment for HCV: Fact or Fiction?

TL;DR: It is relevant to recognize that, despite achieving SVR and a reduction in portal pressure, CSPH and the risk of liver-related complications persist in a significant proportion of patients with advanced disease.