Serum and ascitic fluid nitrate levels in patients with cirrhosis


Coskun U., Ozenirler S., Sancak B., Bukan N.

CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA, vol.306, pp.127-132, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 306
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0009-8981(01)00414-4
  • Journal Name: CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.127-132
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Increased nitric oxide level may play a critical role in the hemodynamic disturbances in patients with cirrhosis. There are few reports investigating the factors related to this increase and their results are controversial. The purpose of this study was to reveal the clinical importance of nitric oxide levels and the possible factors related to this increase in patients with cirrhosis.