submitted by Liu Dan. / Thesis (M.Sc.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-80). / Abstract also in Chinese. / CONTENTS --- p.i / LIST OF TABLES --- p.iii / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.iv / LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS --- p.v / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.vi / ABSTRACT --- p.vii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- History --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Immunoglobulins --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Structure --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Properties of immunoglobulins --- p.7 / Chapter 1.3 --- Monoclonal proteins and monoclonal gammopathies --- p.12 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Monoclonal proteins --- p.12 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Monoclonal gammopathies --- p.14 / Chapter 1.4 --- Laboratory investigation of monoclonal immunoglobulin --- p.17 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- The current procedure of investigation in laboratory --- p.17 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Problems in identifying monoclonal immunolgobuin --- p.19 / Chapter 1.5 --- Comparison of different techniques --- p.20 / Chapter 1.5.1 --- Immunoelectrophoresis --- p.20 / Chapter 1.5.2 --- Immunofixation electrophoresis --- p.22 / Chapter 1.5.3 --- Isoelectric focusing and immunoisoelectric focusing --- p.24 / Chapter 1.6 --- Aim of the present study --- p.27 / Chapter 1.7 --- Design of experiment --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- MATERIALS AND METHODS --- p.30 / Chapter 2.1 --- Study subjects --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2 --- Apparatus --- p.30 / Chapter 2.2 --- Apparatus --- p.30 / Chapter 2.3 --- Reagents and materials --- p.32 / Chapter 2.4 --- Preparation of gels --- p.35 / Chapter 2.5 --- Isoelectric focusing procedure --- p.36 / Chapter 2.6 --- Acid fixation and staining --- p.37 / Chapter 2.7 --- Technical factors affecting results --- p.38 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- RESULTS --- p.40 / Chapter 3.1 --- Interpretation of results in isoelectric focusing --- p.40 / Chapter 3.2 --- Affecting factors --- p.47 / Chapter 3.3 --- Comparison of the results between IEF and IFE --- p.53 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- DISCUSSION --- p.59 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- CONCLUSION --- p.65 / References --- p.66

Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (AUGIB) accounts for 7000 deaths in the UK annually and is the single leading indication for transfusion of blood components. A large UK audit in 2007 reported high case fatality and rates of further bleeding. Since many deaths are determined by pre-existing co-morbidity, strategies to improve outcome should be targeted at preventable deaths and therefore focus upon improved control of haemorrhage and prevention of further bleeding, which are investigated in this thesis. Data for the analyses presented originate from the UK national audit of AUGIB, a laboratory study and a cross sectional survey. Five broad themes were investigated including service provision and timing of endoscopy, the use of transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) or surgery for refractory bleeding, the impact of coagulopathy on outcome, management of acute variceal haemorrhage (AVH) and haemostatic derangements after AVH, and the use of red blood cells (RBCs). Although there was no evidence of a “weekend effect” for mortality, earlier endoscopy (<12 hours) was associated with improved control of haemorrhage in higher risk patients compared to later endoscopy (>24 hours). TAE was an effective and safe modality for refractory bleeding, but the high post-surgical mortality (29%) raises questions about the appropriateness of case selection for surgery. Coagulopathy after non-variceal haemorrhage was associated with a 5-fold increase in risk-adjusted mortality. Further bleeding after AVH was strikingly high (26%) with notable deficiencies in the use of vasopressors, antibiotics and endotherapy. Global assessments of coagulation demonstrated that thrombin generation after AVH was normal, but clot strength was poor with excessive fibrinolysis. Platelets, fibrinogen and antifibrinolytics improved haemostasis ex vivo but coagulation factor transfusion had no effect. RBC transfusion practice is variable. This work on AUGIB provides new data highlighting areas of sub-optimal care, and informs both current practice and research questions for new interventional trials.

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Thesis (PhD (Medicine. Internal Medicine))--Stellenbosch University, 2008. / Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease in Western countries, extending from steatosis (FLD) to steatohepatitis (NASH). Differentiation between NASH and nonprogressive NAFLD is difficult on clinical grounds therefore a need exists to identify reliable biomarkers of disease progression. The aims of the study were 1) to describe the disease profile of NAFLD/NASH in South African patients of the Western Cape, 2) to investigate the metabolic derangements associated with this condition, including insulin resistance, lipid abnormalities and liver fibrogenesis, and 3) to assess the possible involvement of candidate genes in relation to the disease phenotype in the patient cohort. A total of 233 patients (73% female) were enrolled in this study, consisting of 69% Cape Coloured, 25% Caucasian, 5% Black and 1% Asian individuals. All subjects were obese or overweight based on the assessment of body mass index (BMI). Screening for NAFLD identified 182 patients (87%) with ultrasonographical evidence of fatty infiltration and/or hepatomegaly. Liver biopsies were performed on patients with persistently abnormal liver functions and/or hepatomegaly. NAFLD was confirmed histologically in 111 patients of whom 36% had NASH and 17% advanced liver fibrosis. None of the Black patients had advanced fibrosis.

narmq2@hotmail.com / Objetivo: La inflamación sistémica empeora los trastornos circulatorios en el paciente cirrótico y recientemente el síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica (SRIS) podría ser un indicador pronóstico en ellos. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar si la presencia de SRIS al ingreso en pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados está asociada a complicaciones o mortalidad. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de cohortes retrospectiva, realizado en el Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión. Se admitieron pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados desde julio 2008 hasta diciembre 2010 sin comorbilidades importantes, neoplasia maligna, infección VIH, o estancia fue menor a 72 horas. Se evaluó presencia de SRIS al ingreso y la aparición de complicaciones o muerte después de 72 horas del ingreso. Resultados: Fueron 150 pacientes cirróticos admitidos, se excluyeron 6, tres por supervivencia menor a las 72 horas, uno por neoplasia, uno por insuficiencia cardiaca severa y dos por insuficiencia renal crónica. En total 144 pacientes ingresaron al estudio, 95 (66%) pacientes presentaron SRIS al ingreso. No hubo diferencia significativa en cuanto a edad, sexo, etiología, en ambos grupos. SRIS estuvo asociado a mayores puntajes de MELD y Child-Pugh Turcotte. De los pacientes con SRIS, 41 (43%) se complicaron y 16 (16,8%) fallecieron, mientras que del grupo sin SRIS 5 (10,2%) se complicaron y 2 (4%) fallecieron , ( p <0,0001y p =0,028 respectivamente). Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron las infecciones y encefalopatía hepática. En el análisis multivariado SRIS estuvo asociado a complicaciones ( p <0,006) mas no a mortalidad ( p <0,276). Conclusiones: SRIS es frecuente en pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados y está asociado a complicaciones intrahospitalarias. / Objective: The systemic inflammation worsens circulatory disorders in cirrhotic patients and recently the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) may be a prognostic indicator therein. The aim of the study was to determine whether the presence of SIRS at admission in hospitalized cirrhotic patients is associated with complications or mortality. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohorts study was conducted at the Daniel Alcides Carrion National Hospital. Hospitalized cirrhotic patients admitted from July 2008 to December 2010 without significant comorbidities, malignancy, HIV infection, or stay less than 72 hours were included. Presence of SIRS at admission and the occurrence of complications or death after 72 hours of admission were evaluated. Results: 150 cirrhotic patients were admitted, six were excluded; three for lower survival at 72 hours, one for neoplasia, one for severe heart failure and two for chronic renal failure. One hundred forty four patients were included, 95 (66%) patients had SIRS at admission. There was no significant difference in age, sex, etiology, in both groups. SIRS was associated with higher scores of MELD and Child-Turcotte Pugh. Of the group of patients with SIRS, 41 (43%) had complications and 16 (16.8%) died, while the group without SIRS 5 (10.2%) had complications and two (4%) died ( p <0.0001 and p =0.028 respectively). The most common complications were infections and hepatic encephalopathy. In multivariate analysis SIRS was associated with complications ( p <0.006) but not with mortality ( p <0.276). Conclusions: SIRS is common in hospitalized cirrhotic patients and is associated with in-hospital complications.

Objetivo: La inflamación sistémica empeora los trastornos circulatorios en el paciente cirrótico y recientemente el síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica (SRIS) podría ser un indicador pronóstico en ellos. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar si la presencia de SRIS al ingreso en pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados está asociada a complicaciones o mortalidad. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de cohortes retrospectiva, realizado en el Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión. Se admitieron pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados desde julio 2008 hasta diciembre 2010 sin comorbilidades importantes, neoplasia maligna, infección VIH, o estancia fue menor a 72 horas. Se evaluó presencia de SRIS al ingreso y la aparición de complicaciones o muerte después de 72 horas del ingreso. Resultados: Fueron 150 pacientes cirróticos admitidos, se excluyeron 6, tres por supervivencia menor a las 72 horas, uno por neoplasia, uno por insuficiencia cardiaca severa y dos por insuficiencia renal crónica. En total 144 pacientes ingresaron al estudio, 95 (66%) pacientes presentaron SRIS al ingreso. No hubo diferencia significativa en cuanto a edad, sexo, etiología, en ambos grupos. SRIS estuvo asociado a mayores puntajes de MELD y Child-Pugh Turcotte. De los pacientes con SRIS, 41 (43%) se complicaron y 16 (16,8%) fallecieron, mientras que del grupo sin SRIS 5 (10,2%) se complicaron y 2 (4%) fallecieron, (p<0,0001y p=0,028 respectivamente). Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron las infecciones y encefalopatía hepática. En el análisis multivariado SRIS estuvo asociado a complicaciones (p<0,006) mas no a mortalidad (p<0,276). Conclusiones: SRIS es frecuente en pacientes cirróticos hospitalizados y está asociado a complicaciones intrahospitalarias. / Objective: The systemic inflammation worsens circulatory disorders in cirrhotic patients and recently the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) may be a prognostic indicator therein. The aim of the study was to determine whether the presence of SIRS at admission in hospitalized cirrhotic patients is associated with complications or mortality. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohorts study was conducted at the Daniel Alcides Carrion National Hospital. Hospitalized cirrhotic patients admitted from July 2008 to December 2010 without significant comorbidities, malignancy, HIV infection, or stay less than 72 hours were included. Presence of SIRS at admission and the occurrence of complications or death after 72 hours of admission were evaluated. Results: 150 cirrhotic patients were admitted, six were excluded; three for lower survival at 72 hours, one for neoplasia, one for severe heart failure and two for chronic renal failure. One hundred forty four patients were included, 95 (66%) patients had SIRS at admission. There was no significant difference in age, sex, etiology, in both groups. SIRS was associated with higher scores of MELD and Child-Turcotte Pugh. Of the group of patients with SIRS, 41 (43%) had complications and 16 (16.8%) died, while the group without SIRS 5 (10.2%) had complications and two (4%) died (p<0.0001 and p=0.028 respectively). The most common complications were infections and hepatic encephalopathy. In multivariate analysis SIRS was associated with complications (p<0.006) but not with mortality (p<0.276). Conclusions: SIRS is common in hospitalized cirrhotic patients and is associated with in-hospital complications. Key words: Liver cirrhosis; Systemic inflammatory response syndrome; Complications (source: MeSH NLM).

The leading causes of liver disease are Hepatitis C virus infection and chronic alcohol abuse. Alcohol accelerates liver disease in HCV but the mechanisms are poorly understood. The identification of molecular gene expression profiles on human liver tissue was performed using microarrays. Samples were obtained from alcoholic-cirrhotic, HCV-cirrhotic, HCV/alcohol-cirrhotic and control non-cirrhotic liver tissue. Probe set expression summaries were calculated using RMA. Probe set level linear models were fit where probe set expression was modeled by HCV status, alcohol status, and the interaction between HCV and Alcohol. HCV cirrhosis was associated with up-regulation of genes related to viral and immune response, apoptosis and inflammation. There were down-regulation of genes in the ubiquititin-proteasome system in alcoholic cirrhosis. The interaction of HCV and alcohol revealed negative interaction for genes involved in apoptosis and immune response. There was a negative estimate for genes involved in class II restricted antigen presentation.

Introdução: A Doença Hepática Gordurosa Não Alcoólica (DHGNA) tem sido considerada atualmente a forma mais comum de doença hepática no mundo ocidental, relacionada principalmente ao aumento da prevalência da obesidade. A DHGNA abrange um largo espectro de doença, desde casos de esteatose simples até esteato-hepatite (ENA) e fibrose, podendo evoluir para cirrose e carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). Embora se conheçam os fatores predisponentes para o desenvolvimento da ENA, sua patogênese, assim como tratamento eficaz, permanecem pouco conhecidos. Yo Jyo Hen Shi Ko (YHK), produto derivado do Henshiko, é formado por 4 ingredientes: Panax pseudo ginseng, Eucommia ulmoides, Polygonati rhizoma, e Licorice root. Estes compostos que apresentam propriedades antioxidantes, hepatoprotetoras, hipoglicemiantes e hipolipemiantes. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do YHK na ENA em camundongos obesos (ob/ob). Métodos: ENA foi induzida em camundongos ob/ob, machos, pesando 40-50g, com 8 semanas de vida, por meio de dieta deficiente em colina e metionina (DCM) ou dieta hiperlipídica (H) durante 4 semanas. Os animais foram distribuídos aleatoriamente por meio de tabela de classificação seqüencial randomizada em 5 grupos, com 5 animais em cada grupo: 1) Grupo DCM: submetidos à dieta em pó, deficiente em colina e metionina por um período de 4 semanas associada a 0,3 mL de solução fisiológica por meio de gavagem diária; 2) Grupo DCM tratado com YHK: submetidos à dieta em pó, deficiente em colina e metionina por um período de 4 semanas associada à solução de YHK (Kyotsu,Yokyo, Japan) (20mg/kg/dia diluída em 0,3mL de solução fisiológica) administrados diariamente por gavagem; 3) Grupo H: submetidos à dieta em pó, hiperlipídica, por 4 semanas associada a 0,3 mL de solução fisiológica diariamente por meio de gavagem; 4) Grupo H tratado com YHK: submetidos à dieta hiperlipídica por um período de 4 semanas associada a solução de YHK (Kyotsu, Yokyo, Japan) (20mg/Kg/dia diluída em 0,3mL solução fisiológica) administrados diariamente por gavagem; 5) Grupo C: submetidos à dieta padrão NUVILAB CR1 (NUVITAL Industria Brasileira Ltda.) por um período de 4 semanas associada a 0,3 mL de solução fisiológica diariamente por meio de gavagem. O diagnóstico histológico de DHGNA e ENA foi determinado segundo a classificação padronizada pelo \"Pathology Committee of the NASH Clinical Research Network\", que designou e validou as características histológicas e um sistema de escore de atividade para DHGNA. Resultados: Os animais das dietas DCM e H não tratados com YHK desenvolveram moderada esteatose macro e microgoticular, balonização hepatocelular e infiltrado inflamatório misto. Com a adição de YHK, ocorreu uma redução na esteatose e inflamação em ambas as dietas. No que se refere à bioquímica hepática, as aminotransferases reduziram-se significativamente em ambos os grupos tratados com o YHK. Associadamente observou-se perda de peso significativa nos camundongos tratados com o YHK em ambas as dietas empregadas (DCM e H) (p<0,05), embora a ingestão alimentar não tenha sido diferente entre os grupos. A redução da ENA e das concentrações de aminotransferases associou-se à redução do estresse oxidativo hepático, avaliado pela diminuição na lipoperoxidação no tecido hepático (redução do MDA - Malonaldeído). Contudo, a glutationa reduzida (GSH) só sofreu redução significativa no grupo da dieta DCM que usou o YHK. Conclusões: Yo Jyo Hen Shi Ko (YHK) inibiu o desenvolvimento da ENA experimental induzida por dieta deficiente em colina e metionina (DCM) e hiperlipídica (H), reduziu as concentrações séricas das aminotransferases e reduziu os parâmetros de estresse oxidativo hepático nesses dois modelos experimentais. Futuros estudos serão necessários para elucidar melhor, o mecanismo de hepatoprotetor do YHK. / Background: Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Yo Jyo Hen Shi Ko (YHK) is a complex compound purported to reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) by blocking the propagation of radical-induced reactions. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the effect of YHK in experimental NASH. Methods: NASH was induced in male ob/ob mice by a high-fat (H) diet or methionine/choline deficient (MCD) diet for 4 weeks. YHK-treated animals received YHK solution orally (20 mg/kg/day) in both experimental diets (n = 5; each group) while control animals received only vehicle. Results: The MCD and H groups developed moderate diffuse macrosteatosis, hepatocellular ballooning, and a diffuse inflammatory infiltrate. With the addition of YHK, there was a marked reduction in macrosteatosis in both groups. This was associated with decreased lipoperoxide and reduced glutathione (GSH) concentrations as well as reduced serum aminotransferases and improved histological markers of inflammation. These changes were also associated with weight loss in the MCD+YHK group and diminished weight gain in the H+YHK group. Conclusion: YHK therapy blunts the development of macrosteatosis in these models of NASH and significantly reduces markers of oxidative stress. YHK also diminishes weight gain in this obesity prone model. Our findings warrant further study on the mechanisms involved with these effects.

Os processos fibrogênicos, ativados por mecanismos como estresse oxidativo, podem levar a um quadro de cirrose hepática, que representa uma das principais causas de morte no ocidente. Entretanto, em alguns estudos, substâncias fenólicas, como o Ácido Gálico (AG), demonstraram inibir e até regredir esses processos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi investigar os efeitos do composto fenólico AG no processo fibrogênico hepático murino. Os mesmos foram avaliados tanto na fase de progressão da fibrose, como na cirrose hepática estabelecida pela administração crônica de tetracloreto de carbono em camundongos C57. Para isso foram realizadas análises histológicas, imuno-histoquímicas, PCR e Western-bloting, estimando-se fatores relacionados à fibrogênese e mediadores inflamatórios associados. Observou-se uma diminuição importante na percentagem de áreas coradas pelo Sirius red, ou seja, redução na percentagem de fibrose nos grupos tratados com AG, tanto durante a prevenção (p<0,05), quanto na regressão da cirrose (p<0,05). Esta melhora foi acompanhada de redução no número de células marcadas pela SMA nos grupos tratados (p<0,05). Estes mesmos parâmetros foram confirmados através da análise genômica para colágeno, assim como pelo TIMP e pelo TGF 1; e proteômica para NFB e p38 MAPK. Os achados do presente estudo demonstraram o efeito do AG sobre a prevenção e reversão do processo fibrogênico hepático. Os principais mecanismos deste processo envolvem atividades anti-inflamatórias via TGF-1 e p38 MAPK, principalmente durante a indução de fibrose; assim como restrição da capacidade anti-apoptótica do NFB sobre as células estreladas hepáticas (CEH) na cirrose já estabelecida. / The fibrogenic processes activate by mechanisms such as oxidative stress can lead to a picture of liver cirrhosis, which represents a major cause of death in West. However, in some studies, phenolic substances, such as Gallic Acid (GA) shown to inhibit and even regress theses processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the phenolic compound GA in murine liver fibrogenic process. They were evaluated both in progression of fibrosis and in liver cirrhosis established by administration carbon tetrachloride im mice C57. For this, was performed histological, immunohistochemical, PCR and Western blotting analysis, estimating factors related to fibrogenesis and inflammatory mediators associated. There was a significant decrease of area stained by Sirius Red, which means reduction in the percentage of fibrosis in the groups treated with GA. Both for prevention (p<0,05) and for the regression of the cirrhosis (p<0,05). This improvement was accompanied by a reduction in the number of cells marked by SMA in the treated groups (p<0,05). These parameters was confirmed by genomic analysis for collagen, as well as by TIMP 1 and TGF 1, and proteomics for p38 MPK and NFkB. The findings of this study demonstrade the effect of GA in the prevention and of liver fibrogenic process. The main mechanisms of this process involves anti-inflammatory activity via TGF 1 and p38 MAPK, especially during induction of fibrosis, as well as restriction of antiapoptotic capacity of NFkB on the CEH in established cirrhosis.

A cirrose hepática é a consequência de todas as doenças crônicas, de longo prazo, que acometem o fígado e é caracterizada a insuficiência hepática (IH) e a hipertensão portal (HP). As coagulopatias vistas em pacientes cirróticos são dependentes de diversos mecanismos, que envolvem tanto a IH como a HP, e que comprometem as funções fisiológicas rotineiras do fígado, entre elas a síntese de todos os fatores de coagulação, com exceção do fator de von Willebrand. Todos os trabalhos publicados até hoje em odontologia não puderam associar os dois testes geralmente utilizados no pré-operatório desses pacientes, o INR e a contagem de plaquetas, com a presença de eventos hemorrágicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a presença de sangramento intra e pós-operatório de pacientes cirróticos, submetidos a exodontias, e verificar se existe associação entre parâmetros laboratoriais (plaquetas, hemoglobina, INR, TTPa, ureia, creatinina) e clínicos (complicações da cirrose, estágio da doença, MELD, tipo de exodontia, tempo de cirurgia, número de dentes extraídos). Foi realizado um estudo observacional retrospectivo analítico, de corte transversal de pacientes cirróticos em fila de transplante do Centro de Atendimento a Pacientes Especiais (CAPE) da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo (FOUSP). Foram transferidos para o EpiInfo, originando um banco de dados, as informações constantes do prontuário de 224 pacientes. Em 99 pacientes foram executados 190 atendimentos que resultaram em 333 dentes extraídos. A maioria dos pacientes era do sexo masculino (75,44%), com idade média de 51,27 anos e escolaridade de nível fundamental (23,56%). A maior causa de cirrose foi a hepatite C (40,18%), e as complicações da cirrose mais comuns foram a circulação colateral (66,80%), encefalopatia hepática (56,30%) e ascite (64,20%). Em 190 hemogramas foi identificada plaquetopenia (95,80%); anemia, em 129 (67,90%) e alterações da série branca em 110 (57,80%). A média do INR foi de 1,45 (mínimo 1,03 e máximo 2,71) e a de plaquetas 76.380 (mínimo 16.000 e máximo de 216.000). Apenas 12 pacientes apresentaram eventos hemorrágicos no intra-operatório e 12 no pós-operatório. A única associação positiva foi entre a contagem de plaquetas e os eventos hemorrágicos intra-operatórios (p=0,26; teste de Mann Whitney, confirmada a associação através de análise de regressão linear). Todos os eventos foram controlados com medidas locais. Pacientes cirróticos em fila de transplante de fígado apresentam poucos eventos relacionados com sangramento e todos de pouca severidade. Existe uma chance maior de sangramento intra-operatório à medida que a contagem de plaquetas diminui, mas o sangramento é controlado com medidas locais simples. Os eventos hemorrágicos pós-operatórios não puderam ser associados com nenhuma das variáveis, mas nenhum paciente necessitou de transfusão e a resolução do quadro foi espontânea. / Hepatic cirrhosis is the result of all long-term chronic diseases, which can compromise the liver, and is characterised by hepatic insufficiency (HI) and portal hypertension (PH). The coagulopathies seen in cirrhotic patients depend on several mechanisms involving both HI and PH, which impairs the routine physiological functions of the liver, such as synthesis of all coagulation factors, except the von Willebrand factor. All dental studies published until today could not associate the two tests commonly used prior to tooth extraction in these patients, namely, INR and platelets count, for presence of haemorrhagic events. The objective of this work was to assess the presence of intra- and post-operative bleeding in cirrhotic patients undergoing tooth extraction and to verify whether there exists an association between laboratory (i.e. platelets, haemoglobins, INR, TTPa, urea, creatinine) and clinical parameters (i.e. cirrhosis complications, disease stage, MELD score, type of tooth extraction, surgery time, number of teeth extracted). This is a cross-sectional, retrospective, observational study of cirrhotic patients who were on the liver transplant waiting list at the Healthcare Centre for Special Patients (CAPE) of the University of São Paulo Faculty of Dentistry (FOUSP). Data were obtained from the medical records of 224 patients and the Epi Info software was used to generate a database. A total of 190 visits were performed for 99 patients, resulting in 333 teeth extracted. The majority of the patients were male (75.44%) with mean age of 51.27 years old and elementary education level (23.56%). The greatest cause was hepatitis C (40.18%) and the most common cirrhosis complications were collateral circulation (66.80%), hepatic encephalopathy (56.30%) and ascite (64.20%). Plateletopenia (95.80%) was identified in 190 blood counts, anaemia (67.90%) in 129, and white blood cell changes in 110 (57.80%). The mean scores for INR was 1.45 (minimum 1.03 and maximum 2.71) and for platelets was 76,380 (minimum 16,000 and maximum 216,000). Only 12 patients presented haemorrhagic events during surgery and 12 after it. The only positive association was found between platelet counts and intra-operative haemorrhagic events (P = 0.26; Mann Whitney\'s test, confirmed with linear regression analysis). All the bleeding events were controlled with local measures. Cirrhotic patients who were on the liver transplant waiting list had a few bleeding events, all with little severity. Intra-operative haemorrhagic events are more likely to occur when the platelet count is low, but bleeding can be handled with simple local measures. Post-operative haemorrhagic events could not be associated with any variable, but no patient needed blood transfusion as the clinical picture improved spontaneously.