Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG ... abnormal liver function, low serum albumin level (< 2.9 g/dL), and pericardial effusion were at risk for IVIG treatment failure. Multivariate analysis with ...
METHODS: Nine consecutive patients with cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome were included in a pilot study of terlipressin (0.5-2 mg/4 h i.v.) therapy associated with iv albumin. RESULTS ...