Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate to cortisol ratio as a prognostic factor in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Abstract Background Chronic liver disease and decompensated cirrhosis are associated with serious complications; spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is considered one of them that may lead to sepsis and adrenal insufficiency. This trial aimed to study the role of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-10-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43162-023-00258-5 |