2019
Predictors, Presentation, and Treatment Outcomes of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation: A Large Single Center Experience
Ekpanyapong S, Philips N, Loza BL, Abt P, Furth EE, Tondon R, Khungar V, Olthoff K, Shaked A, Hoteit MA, Reddy KR. Predictors, Presentation, and Treatment Outcomes of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation: A Large Single Center Experience. Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Hepatology 2019, 10: 304-315. PMID: 32655233, PMCID: PMC7335705, DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2019.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent hepatocellular carcinomaLiver transplantationHepatocellular carcinomaHCC recurrenceHCC recurrence post-LTPost-LT HCC recurrenceLarge single-center experienceAccepted therapeutic optionRecurrence post-LTSirolimus-based immunosuppressionSingle-center experiencePredictors of recurrencePredictors of survivalMultiple recurrent lesionsExplant pathologyPost-LTPeritoneal diseasePeritoneal recurrenceInitial recurrenceMedian survivalCenter experienceLow albuminCareful candidate selectionClinical presentationMedian time
2018
Exploring opportunities to prevent cirrhosis admissions in the emergency department: A multicenter multidisciplinary survey
Siddique SM, Lane‐Fall M, McConnell MJ, Jakhete N, Crismale J, Porges S, Khungar V, Mehta SJ, Goldberg D, Li Z, Schiano T, Regan L, Orloski C, Shea JA. Exploring opportunities to prevent cirrhosis admissions in the emergency department: A multicenter multidisciplinary survey. Hepatology Communications 2018, 2: 237-244. PMID: 29507899, PMCID: PMC5831018, DOI: 10.1002/hep4.1141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency departmentNonmedical factorsHepatic encephalopathyInpatient admissionsEmergency department observation unit protocolTriage decisionsLow-acuity casesLarge-volume paracentesisLiver transplant centersMild hepatic encephalopathyOutpatient specialty careEmergency medicine providersQuality improvement initiativesPatient-based scenariosCirrhosis admissionsReadmission ratesUnit protocolTransplant centersClinical presentationOutpatient settingPatient populationSpecialty careUnit visitsHepatology providersHigher admission