Hepatitis C Virus Infection Outcomes Among Immigrants to Canada: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Introduction and aim. HCV-infected immigrants contribute to the total prevalence in Canada and other developed nations. Little is known about engagement in care, access to service, and treatment outcomes in recipients of...

Mean platelet volume is a useful indicator of systemic inflammation in cirrhotic patients with ascitic fluid infection

Splenectomy in cirrhosis with hypersplenism: improvement in cytopenias, child’s status and institution of specific treatment for hepatitis C with success

Introduction. Hypersplenism in cirrhosis is not infrequent and may compromise with quality of life and therapy. Splenectomy is a therapeutic option, but information on results of splenectomy is scarce. Material and metho...

Capsulorrhaphy in the management of liver hydatid cyst

Introduction. Hydatid disease is a major health problem in some parts of the world. There are several nonoperative and operative ways to treat hydatic disease. The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the rate of...

Hepatic endometriosis