The transhepatic endotoxin gradient is present despite liver cirrhosis and is attenuated after transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS).

Abstract

Translocation of gut-derived bacterial products such as endotoxin is a major problem in liver cirrhosis.

Bibliographical data

Original languageEnglish
ISSN1471-230X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
pubmed 21978390