Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9252798 Hepatology Research 2005 7 Pages PDF
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We consider that raised levels of estrogen have a potential role in intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and hypoxemia in HPS. Also, we consider that this effect of estrogen is due to increased levels of NO. Antiestrogenic surgical therapy may decrease the serum estrogen and NO levels, and may decrease the diameter of perialveolar vessels in order to relieve hypoxia in cirrhotic cases.
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The effects of serum estrogen levels on hypoxemia and blood nitric oxide levels in experimental hepatopulmonary syndrome
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