2024
The impact of MELD exception points for hydrothorax on posttransplant mortality: a propensity score-matched analysis
Fathma S, Boateng S, Amatya A, Ameyaw P, Banini B. The impact of MELD exception points for hydrothorax on posttransplant mortality: a propensity score-matched analysis. European Journal Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2024, 36: 1016-1021. PMID: 38829948, PMCID: PMC11230850, DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002792.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnited Network for Organ SharingEnd-stage liver diseaseHepatic hydrothoraxMELD exception pointsScore matching analysisMELD exceptionsPosttransplant mortalityLiver transplantationComplications of end-stage liver diseaseLiver diseaseChild-Pugh grade CUnited Network for Organ Sharing DatabasMultivariate logistic regressionDecompensated cirrhosisSerum creatinineNo significant differenceTransplant databaseMELD scoreClinical decision-makingNational transplant databaseCombined cohortLaboratory valuesGrade CHydrothoraxPosttransplant deathPulmonary complications of advanced chronic liver diseases: an updated review
Thevenot T, Raevens S, Aujayeb A, Banini B, Cadranel J, DuBrock H. Pulmonary complications of advanced chronic liver diseases: an updated review. Exploration Of Digestive Diseases 2024, 3: 301-325. DOI: 10.37349/edd.2024.00053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulmonary complicationsHepatopulmonary syndromeLiver transplantationHepatic hydrothoraxAdvanced chronic liver diseasePre-existing lung diseasePathophysiology of HHLack of routine screeningChronic liver diseaseLiver transplant survivalMultidisciplinary team approachPortopulmonary hypertensionCirrhotic populationCurative therapyPortal hypertensionIncreasing dyspneaTherapeutic optionsClinical featuresMELD exception pointsAwaiting transplantationLung diseasePatient populationLiver diseaseComplicationsTransplant survival
2023
Nonalcoholic liver disease: Epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, and management strategies
Agyapong G, Dashti F, Banini B. Nonalcoholic liver disease: Epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, and management strategies. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2023, 1526: 16-29. PMID: 37400359, PMCID: PMC10524684, DOI: 10.1111/nyas.15012.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseNonalcoholic fatty liverLiver diseaseRisk factorsCommon chronic liver diseaseEnd-stage liver diseaseNatural historyNAFLD risk factorsChronic liver diseaseFatty liver diseaseCurrent management strategiesClinicopathologic spectrumLiver transplantationNonalcoholic steatohepatitisProgressive fibrosisFatty liverHepatocellular cancerLeading indicationDiseaseUnited StatesManagement strategiesCirrhosisSteatohepatitisTransplantationFibrosis