Does insulin-like growth factor I correlate with MELD and returns to normal level after liver transplantation?
Low levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 observed in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis are corrected after OLT. IGF-I and IGFBP-3 correlate negatively with MELD.
EUS-guided drainage of bilomas is technically feasible, appears safe, and provides an attractive alternative to percutaneous or surgical drainage.