In acetaminophen-induced fulminant hepatic failure, survival correlated with arterial blood pH, peak prothrombin time, and serum creatinine–a pH less than 7.30, prothrombin time greater than 100 s, and creatinine greater than 300 mumol/L indicating a poor prognosis.
Gastroenterology
Histological Scoring System for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Components of NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) and Fibrosis Staging
Child-Pugh Classification of Severity of Liver Disease
Modified Child-Pugh classification of severity of liver disease according to the degree of ascites, the plasma concentrations of bilirrubin and albumin, the prothrombin time, and the degree of encephalopathy.
Diagnostic Criteria of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients with end-stage liver disease and advanced cirrhosis regardless of the underlying cause. Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a functional form of kidney failure, is one of the many possible causes of AKI.
ROME II Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Gastroduodenal Disorders
The diagnosis of a Functional Gastroduodenal Disorder always presumes the absence of a structural or biochemical explanation for the symptoms.
ROME II Diagnostic Criteria for Functional Esophageal Disorders
The diagnosis of a Functional Esophageal Disorder always presumes the absence of a structural or biochemical explanation for the symptoms.
Appropriate Indications for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (UGE)
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a standard technique that provides direct visualization of the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus through the stomach
Criteria for Definite Diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease
A. One of the following three conditions should be present:
Appropriate Indications for Colonoscopy
Appropriate Indications for Colonoscopy
ROME II Diagnostic Criteria for Childhood Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
The diagnosis of a Childhood Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder always presumes the absence of a structural or biochemical explanation for the symptoms.
G1.Vomiting
G1a. Infant Regurgitation