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IAC Symposium – EASL pre-meeting, April 22, 2009 |
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Published on 25/2/2009 Topic: “Bacterial infections and ascites” Chairs: Mauro Bernardi (Italy) and Samuel Lee (Canada) (presentations 15min each, followed by open discussion from floor 10-15min) 1. 0900-0905h: Introduction – Mauro Bernardi 2. 0905-0925h: Gut microflora in cirrhosis – Jose Such, Spain 3. 0925-0950: Sepsis and SIRS – JL Vincent, Belgium 4. 0950-1015: Gut bacterial translocation: mechanisms and consequences – Rainer Wiest, Germany 1015-1030: coffee break 5. 1030-1100: Infections and pathogenesis of hepatorenal syndrome: Soeren Moeller, Denmark 6. 1100-1155: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis management consensus building: A) antibiotic treatment choices – discussion led by Paolo Angeli, Italy. B) Albumin infusion yes or no? – discussion led by Monica Guevara, Spain. C) Primary prophylaxis treatment – discussion led by Shiv Sarin, India (Each discussion leader will summarize the state-of-the art and propose recommendations in 5-7min and this will be followed by discussion from the floor) 7. 1155-1200: Summary and conclusion: Sam Lee |