Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in acute-on-chronic liver failure: prevalence, characteristics, and impact on prognosis.

Hong Zhao Ruihong ZhaoJianhua HuXuan ZhangJianke MaYemin ShiWeihang MaJifang ShengLan-Juan Li

Published in: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology (2019)

UGH is a frequent complication in cirrhotic patients with AD, even those with ACLF. Positive fecal occult blood tests and previous GI bleeding were shown to be associated with the risk of UGH. UGH did not significantly increase the risk of mortality in cirrhotic patients with AD or ACLF.

Keyphrases

liver failure
hepatitis b virus
risk factors
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
intensive care unit
drug induced
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation