The “dark” side of terlipressin: a case report of ischemic skin necrosis and review of literature

The “dark” side of terlipressin: a case report of ischemic skin necrosis and review of literature

Abstract Background Terlipressin is a commonly used drug in cirrhotic patients with acute variceal bleed (AVB) due to its vasoconstrictor effects. Ischemic complications are uncommon adverse events associated with worse outcomes. Case presentation We present a case of alcohol-related cirrhosis, who...

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Main Authors: Arpit Shastri, Sweta Rose, Nikhil Vojjala, Naveen Bhagat, Arka De
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
Subjects:
Vasoconstrictors
Variceal bleed
Ischemic necrosis
Gangrene
Cirrhosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-023-00273-9

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