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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition in which there is progressive kidney failure in a person with
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Hepatorenal syndrome occurs when there is a decrease in kidney function in a person with a liver disorder. Because less urine is removed from the body, nitrogen-containing waste products build up in the bloodstream (
The disorder occurs in up...
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