Role of echocardiography in screening for portopulmonary hypertension in liver transplant candidates: a meta-analysis
Objectives To demonstrate the screening value of echocardiography for portopulmonary hypertension (POPH) in liver transplant candidates. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Background POPH is a complication of end-stage liver disease that adversely affects the outcome of orthotopic liver tra...
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-05-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9243.pdf |