Organ dysfunction in cirrhosis: a mechanism involving the microcirculation

Conclusion Our results suggest a mechanism of organ damage in cirrhosis, where microcirculatory dysfunction could be correlated to inflammatory and endothelial biomarkers, and loss of multiorgan function. IL-6 seems to be an important survival marker of inflammation. Liver transplantation improved microcirculatory dysfunction, corroborating this hypothesis.
Source: European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research