2007
Platelet count is not a predictor of the presence or development of gastroesophageal varices in cirrhosis
Qamar AA, Grace ND, Groszmann RJ, Garcia‐Tsao G, Bosch J, Burroughs AK, Maurer R, Planas R, Escorsell A, Garcia‐Pagan J, Patch D, Matloff DS, Makuch R, Group P. Platelet count is not a predictor of the presence or development of gastroesophageal varices in cirrhosis. Hepatology 2007, 47: 153-159. PMID: 18161700, DOI: 10.1002/hep.21941.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCohort StudiesEsophageal and Gastric VaricesHumansLiver CirrhosisMiddle AgedModels, BiologicalPlatelet CountPortal PressureConceptsHepatic venous pressure gradientPresence of GEVsGastroesophageal varicesPlatelet countPortal hypertensionMild portal hypertensionSpecific platelet countDouble-blind trialVenous pressure gradientTime of endoscopyHVPG changesCompensated cirrhosisHVPG measurementNoninvasive testsCurrent guidelinesNoninvasive markerPatientsSecondary analysisLongitudinal evaluationCirrhosisEsophagogastroduodenoscopyHypertensionVaricesPresent longitudinal studyLongitudinal study
2006
Model for end‐stage liver disease (MELD) exception for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Garcia‐Tsao G, Gish RG, Punch J. Model for end‐stage liver disease (MELD) exception for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Liver Transplantation 2006, 12: s108-s109. PMID: 17123286, DOI: 10.1002/lt.20978.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements