Egyptian Liver Journal is the official journal of Society of Friends of Liver Patients in the Arab World; National Liver Institute.
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Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:68
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Role of serum Nogo-B as a biomarker for diagnosis of chronic liver diseases and its severity
Nogo-B is one of the members of the reticulon family. Nogo-B influences the proliferation of the hepatic stellate cells inducing liver fibrotic changes. We aimed at measuring the serum levels of Nogo-B in pati...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:67 -
Recurrent acute pancreatitis in a Wilson disease patient: an unusual association
Wilson’s disease is a multisystem disorder with predominant clinical symptoms depending on the site of copper deposition in the body. Hepatic presentation is usually seen in the younger age group. And pancreat...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:66 -
Assessment of serum Resistin in detecting Insulin Resistance and their impact on response to direct acting antiviral in chronic viral hepatitis C patients
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus is associated with insulin resistance and diabetes which have been linked to progressive liver fibrosis and sustained virologic response (SVR) to antiviral treatment. Resistin i...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:65 -
SARS-CoV-2-associated gastrointestinal and liver diseases: what is known and what is needed to explore
The pandemic of COVID19 which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first described in China as an unexplained pneumonia transmitted by respiratory droplets. Gastrointes...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:64 -
Prevalence of esophageal eosinophilia in patients referred for diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Several conditions are associated with esophageal eosinophilia such as eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of esophage...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:63 -
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) in HCV-positive Egyptian patients: the impact of HCV eradication on plasma BNP levels
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection represents a major health-related burden in Egypt. HCV is considered as a major cardiovascular risk factor. BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide) has been determined as a c...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:62 -
Hepatic steatosis: a risk factor for increased COVID-19 prevalence and severity—a computed tomography study
Around 25% of the world population was affected by the metabolic-related fatty liver disorder. Hepatic steatosis is frequently observed in conjunction with hypertension, obesity comorbidities, and diabetes. We...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:61 -
Reversion to regular diet with alternate day fasting can cure grade-I non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in high-fructose-intake-associated metabolic syndrome
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging global health problem that accompanied the obesity epidemic and is considered as the hepatic component of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Modification of lif...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:60 -
Congenital hepatic fibrosis with novel mutations in PKD1 gene masquerading as early cryptogenic cirrhosis: a rare case report
Congenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF) is a rare disorder of the porto-biliary system occurring due to the defective remodeling of ductal architecture leading to progressive fibrosis of the portal tract. Though cla...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:59 -
Portal venous and hepatic artery hemodynamic variation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease remains asymptomatic until advanced disease, when risk factor modification and available treatment become no longer effective. Studies on hepatic vasculature can be informativ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:58 -
Serum level of cytokeratin 19 as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in patients with HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
The heterogeneous nature of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) impedes both treatment strategies and prognostic predictions. Several markers have been proposed for the diagnosis of HCC. Cytoskeleton-associat...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:57 -
Evaluation of HCV-related liver fibrosis post-successful DAA therapy
The rapidly developing era of direct-acting antiviral regimens (DAAs) for more than one hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype had certainly alleviated HCV burden all over the world. Liver fibrosis is the major dram...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:56 -
Effects of Tamiflu and Adamine on histology and ultrastructure of the liver of albino mice
Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) and Adamine (Amantadine HCl) are antiviral drugs which are used for prevention and treatment for influenza. The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Tamiflu and Adamine...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:55 -
Safety and efficacy of direct-acting antiviral drugs in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients with thalassemia: a prospective study
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality among thalassemic patients. Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) are highly effective and well-tolerated by chronic ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:54 -
Study of hepatitis B virus infection, reactivation among patients with chronic hepatitis C infection treated by direct antiviral agents (DAAs)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) may reactivate when treating chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with direct-acting antivirals (DAA). We aimed to investigate the risk of HBV infection and reactivation during DAA therapy by perf...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:53 -
Predictors of early rebleeding after endoscopic therapy of first variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis
Despite the great advancement in therapeutic modalities for esophageal varices, early variceal rebleeding still occurs at high rates leading to an exaggeration of the morbidity and mortality for cirrhotic pati...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:52 -
Elucidation of the liver proteome in response to an antioxidant intake in rabbits
Antioxidant intakes are one of the most cherished dietary approaches for the management of oxidative stress-induced liver damages. These antioxidants exist as the bioactive compounds present in plants and othe...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:51 -
Evaluation of mental health and anxiety level among hepatitis C patients during COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan
This study was conducted to check anxiety level and mental stress in the 200 confirmed hepatitis C patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese version of the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) score index was...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:50 -
The expression of microRNA-331-3p and microRNA-23b3 in Egyptian patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis
Hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatitis C are strongly associated. The current work aimed to study the expression levels of microRNA-331-3p and microRNA-23b-3p as propable biomarkers for detecting liver cancer ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:49 -
Microelimination of hepatitis C in patients with chronic hemolytic anemias: a single-center experience
Patients with chronic hemolytic anemias (CHA) are at a high risk for transfusion-transmitted infections. Various studies in Egypt have shown a prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in 24–37% of those...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:48 -
Intrathoracic rupture of hydatid cyst of the liver in children: a report of two cases
Intrathoracic rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst is a rare but dangerous complication. Its occurrence in children is exceptional as diagnosis and management constitute real challenges. We report two cases of intr...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:47 -
A unique case of black choledocholithiasis: a video-based case review in the Pancreato-Biliary Division–Endoscopy Unit of National Liver Institute (NLI)
Black gall stones are consistently described in relation to haem turnover and hemolytic disorders. Black gall stones are also a frequent presentation in cirrhotic patients, principally due to hemolysis-related...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:46 -
Hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury: effect of moderate intensity exercise and oxytocin compared to l-arginine in a rat model
Hepatic ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury is considered as a main cause of liver damage and dysfunction. The l-arginine/nitric oxide pathway seems to be relevant during this process of IR. Although acute intense e...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:45 -
Validity of routine biochemical and ultrasound scores for prediction of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis in NAFLD
We evaluated the validity of some non-invasive scores and ultrasound findings to predict fibrosis and steatosis in a cohort of NAFLD patients who underwent liver biopsy. Ninety-seven NAFLD patients were enroll...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:44 -
Screening for chronic hepatitis C and chronic hepatitis B infections among pregnant females: a cross-sectional study
In Egypt, an endemic country for both viral hepatitis C and B infections, infection could be more prevalent in pregnant females. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic HCV and HBV in a cohort of ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:43 -
The effect of hepatitis C virologic clearance on cardiovascular disease biomarker lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and its relation to serum lipids
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, CVD risk prediction in chronic HCV-infected patients is problematic as the prevalence of different cardiac bi...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:42 -
The role of metabolomics in hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver malignancy, with the highest incidence in the developing world, including Egypt. Hepatocellular carcinoma is usually diagnosed in the terminal stage of...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:41 -
Role of inflammatory markers in predicting hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after liver transplantation
Liver transplantation (LT) is the best treatment for selected patients with cirrhosis and small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are not candidates for resection. The proinflammatory effects of systemic infl...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:40 -
Five-day outcome of hepatitis E-induced acute liver failure in the ICU
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important cause of acute liver failure (ALF) in Bangladesh with pregnant mothers being more vulnerable. As HEV occurs in epidemics, it limits medical capabilities in this resource...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:39 -
Microscopic study of potential toxic effects of monosodium glutamate on liver of chicken embryos aged 16 days
This experimental study aimed to determine the changes caused by monosodium glutamate (MSG) on morphology and histology of liver of chicken embryos aged 16 days of incubation. In this research, 50 fertilized e...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:38 -
The association of adiponectin gene polymorphisms with susceptibility and progression of NAFLD in a cohort of Egyptian patients
Several genetic polymorphisms have been proven to play a key role in the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) from simple steatosis to NASH with fibrosis. Our aim was to study the effect of...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:37 -
Surgical experience of hepatectomy in a live donor with absent celiac trunk - a case report
Celiac trunk agenesis is the recent and the rarest vascular variation reported. Reported cases in literature were identified either incidentally on imaging or while cadaveric dissections. This is a unique expe...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:36 -
Effect of directly acting anti-viral agents on immunological imprints in chronic HCV-4a patients: interleukin-10 and vascular endothelial growth factor genes expression level
Hepatitis C virus infection is a global health challenge with Egypt being one of the highly affected countries. IL-10 has been suggested as a suitable marker to assess necroinflammation and to monitor the prog...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:35 -
Role of renal Duplex ultrasonography in evaluation of hepatorenal syndrome
Hepatorenal syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of advanced liver disease. Markers for early diagnosis and identification of high-risk patients are lacking. Our aim was to evaluate the role of renal D...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:34 -
Norfloxacin with itopride versus norfloxacin alone in secondary prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a randomized trial
Bacterial translocation is considered the pathophysiological hallmark in the development of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Prokinetics can increase gastrointestinal (GIT) motility, reduce small bowel...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:33 -
Annexin A5 as a marker for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic hepatitis C virus patients
The tumorigenesis and development in a variety of cancers is reportedly encouraged via Annexin A5. The levels of Annexin A5 were tested in patients with or without HCC who were affected by liver cirrhosis. The...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:32 -
IL-28B single nucleotide polymorphism as a predictor of hepatocellular carcinoma after treatment of chronic hepatitis C patients with direct acting antivirals
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is considered one of the main causes of chronic liver diseases. HCV is responsible for 25% of HCC cases worldwide. DAAs represent an important step for HCV eradication. The ai...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:31 -
Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) in esophageal varices post-band ulcer refractory bleeding: a retrospective study
Post-variceal band ligation bleeding ulcer is a severe complication with considerable mortality. We tried evaluating self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) with concern to the ulcer morphology not well studied.
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:30 -
Concordance of 24- and 48-h diagnostic follow-up ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear leukocyte count in the guidance of the antibiotic therapy in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an ascitic fluid infection in patients with liver cirrhosis in the absence of surgical causes. The drop of the ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear leukocyte count (AFPC) ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:29 -
Role of transient elastography in the prediction of de novo recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation: single-center Egyptian study
Radiofrequency is one of the curative treatment options for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Despite the progressive improvements in the efficacy of radiofrequency, the survival of patients with HCC who undergo...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:28 -
Prevalence and risk factors of endoscopically confirmed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with liver cirrhosis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases in modern civilization that originates basically from a disturbance in the structure and function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LE...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:27 -
Safety and efficacy of directly acting antivirals (sofosbuvir and daclatasvir) in treatment of chronic HCV in HIV-HCV co-infected Egyptian patients
Cure of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) in HIV/HCV co-infected patients is a priority due to their increased risk of complications. Daclatasvir and sofosbuvir treatment regimens with or without ribavirin are conside...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:26 -
Can we use non-invasive parameters to predict the development of gastroesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients with and without portal vein thrombosis? An observational study from the western region of Saudi Arabia
The prevention of portal hypertensive complications, including upper gastrointestinal bleeding, is critically important and achieved only through the use of upper endoscopy for the management of oesophageal ga...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:25 -
Crossroad of infection and autoimmunity in acute liver failure: a case report
Acute liver failure (ALF) is a syndromic diagnosis, consisting of jaundice, coagulopathy, and any degree of encephalopathy in a patient without pre-existing liver disease within 26 weeks of the onset of sympto...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:24 -
Comparative study of various glomerular filtration rate estimating equations in Egyptian patients with hepatitis C virus-related liver cirrhosis: a single-center observational study
Accurate assessment of GFR is critical in patients with chronic liver disease for early detection of renal disease. Cystatin C is a marker of GFR that seems to be more accurate than creatinine. The aim of the ...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:23 -
Diagnostic and prognostic value of serum soluble CD163 in cirrhotic patients with hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma before and after locoregional therapy
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), inflammatory cells in tumor microenvironment, are crucial for the tumor occurrence and progression which in turn increase the expression of soluble CD163 (sCD163). Neverthe...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:22 -
Management of liver disease patients in different clinical situations during COVID-19 pandemic
Chronic liver diseases are common worldwide, especially in developing countries. The rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)/(COVID-19) leads to the infection of many patie...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:21 -
Evaluating lubiprostone for effective bowel preparation before colonoscopy
Colon preparation is a fundamental step for performing a successful colonoscopy. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of administering lubiprostone (LB) added to a single dose of oral polyethylene glycol (PE...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:20 -
Hepatitis C core antigen: a simple predictive marker for treatment response to the new direct-acting antiviral drugs in chronic HCV Egyptian patients
Successful eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has great impact on the prognosis of HCV-related complications and the associated mortality. The development of the new direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAAs) ha...
Citation: Egyptian Liver Journal 2021 11:19
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