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1 kwi 2019 · Portal hypertension is a major complication of cirrhosis, and its consequences, including ascites, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome, lead to substantial morbidity and mortality.
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Esophageal varices are the major complication of portal hypertension. It is detected in about 50% of cirrhosis patients, and approximately 5–15% of cirrhosis patients show newly formed varices or worsening of varices each year. The major therapeutic ...
7 sie 2023 · Esophageal varices are dilated submucosal distal esophageal veins connecting the portal and systemic circulations. They form due to portal hypertension, which commonly is a result of cirrhosis, resistance to portal blood flow, and increased portal venous blood inflow.
Gastric varices are classified as gastroesophageal varices (GOV) or isolated gastric varices. Esophageal varices that extend along the lesser and greater curves are called GOV1 and GOV2, respectively. 120 GOV1 can be treated like esophageal varices.
30 cze 2020 · This review addresses the pathophysiology, natural history, differential diagnoses, and diagnostic criteria of portal hypertension. We will also discuss the primary prevention, acute management, and secondary prevention of esophageal and gastric varices.
1 kwi 2019 · Portal hypertension is a major complication of cirrhosis, and its consequences, including ascites, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome, lead to substantial morbidity and mortality.
5 lis 2012 · H. Maruyama and O. Yokosuka review the current concepts of the pathophysiology of portal hypertension and esophageal varices. Portal hypertension is initially caused by distortion of the hepatic vascular bed, which in turn leads to increased resistance to portal blood flow.
