2016
A Karnofsky performance status–based score predicts death after hospital discharge in patients with cirrhosis
Tandon P, Reddy KR, O'Leary JG, Garcia‐Tsao G, Abraldes JG, Wong F, Biggins SW, Maliakkal B, Fallon MB, Subramanian RM, Thuluvath P, Kamath PS, Thacker LR, Bajaj JS, Disease N. A Karnofsky performance status–based score predicts death after hospital discharge in patients with cirrhosis. Hepatology 2016, 65: 217-224. PMID: 27775842, DOI: 10.1002/hep.28900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKarnofsky performance statusPerformance statusMELD scoreCirrhosis patientsEnd-stage liver disease (MELD) scoreHigher white blood cell countTertiary-care hepatology centersEnd-stage liver diseaseWhite blood cell countPalliative management strategiesUse prognostic modelLiver Disease scoreMiddle-aged patientsMonths of dischargeLow performance statusIdentification of patientsHigh performance statusBlood cell countNorth American ConsortiumPerformance status groupsHepatology centersPostdischarge mortalityHospital dischargeHepatic encephalopathyIndependent predictors
2011
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis – Prophylaxis and Treatment
Wiest R, Garcia-Tsao G. Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis – Prophylaxis and Treatment. Frontiers Of Gastrointestinal Research 2011, 28: 65-82. DOI: 10.1159/000318963.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsSpontaneous bacterial peritonitisAntibiotic prophylaxisHistory of SBPSpontaneous bacterial peritonitis prophylaxisLong-term antibiotic treatmentPrompt effective therapyPrognosis of patientsIdentification of patientsSevere bacterial infectionsLife-threatening infectionsSpontaneous bacteremiaGastrointestinal hemorrhageCirrhotic patientsBacterial peritonitisTreatment failureAntibiotic treatmentClinical trialsCurrent guidelinesEffective therapyFirst episodeHigh riskProphylaxisPatientsBacterial infectionsSpontaneous infection