Refractory Hepatic Hydrothorax in Chronic Hepatitis C Controlled by Direct-acting Antivirals / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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: 98-102, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Hepatic hydrothorax is a transudative pleural effusion that complicates advanced liver cirrhosis. Patients refractory to medical treatment plus salt restriction and diuretics are considered to have refractory hepatic hydrothorax and may require transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) or liver transplant. Successful antiviral therapy reduces the incidence of some complications of cirrhosis secondary to HCV infection. We report a case of hepatic hydrothorax in a 55-year-old female patient with HCV cirrhosis, which exhibited a spontaneous decrease in pleural effusion after direct antiviral agent (DAA) therapy. In cases of HCV cirrhosis, DAAs are worth administering before treatment by TIPS or liver transplantation.
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Asunto principal:
Antivirales
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Derrame Pleural
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Fibrosis
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Derivación Portosistémica Quirúrgica
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Incidencia
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Trasplante de Hígado
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Hepacivirus
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Hepatitis C Crónica
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Diuréticos
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Hepatitis Crónica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Año:
2020
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Artículo
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