Adrenal Insufficiency in Cirrhosis Patients: Evaluation of 108 Case Series
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Adrenal Insufficiency in Cirrhosis Patients: Evaluation of 108 Case Series
Aim Adrenal insufficiency (AI) in cirrhosis is an issue that has recently gained momentum. It can be seen in both stable and critically ill (sepsis, septic shock, and gastrointestinal system bleeding) cirrhotic patients. Its prevalence exists in a wide range since standardization of diagnostic methods is lacking. We aimed to scrutinize this issue in a 108 case series. Materials and methods We...
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عنوان ژورنال: Euroasian Journal of Hepato-Gastroenterology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2231-5047,2231-5128
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1237