Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate to cortisol ratio as a prognostic factor in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

• Main Authors: Mohamed Ramadan Asker (Author), Loai Mohamed Elahwal (Author), Sahar Mohy-Eldin Hazzaa (Author), Shireen Ali Elhoseeny (Author), Mohamed Elsayed Sarhan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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)...