Search for dissertations about: "Evangelos Kalaitzakis"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Evangelos Kalaitzakis.

2. 1. The Role of Gut Dysfunction and Nutritional Factors in Liver Cirrhosis

   Author : Evangelos Kalaitzakis; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : liver cirrhosis; malnutrition; gastrointestinal symptoms; health-related quality of life; food intake; energy expenditure; gastric accommodation; gastric barostat; insulin resistance; leptin; ghrelin; intestinal permeability;

   Abstract : Malnutrition is a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Malnutrition has been shown to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis remains unclear but both poor dietary intake and increased energy expenditure have been reported. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an important clinical problem in cirrhotics. READ MORE