Portal hypertension is a condition marked by elevated blood pressure within the portal venous system, often due to liver cirrhosis. It can lead to serious complications such as variceal bleeding, ascites, and splenomegaly. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent life-threatening outcomes and manage underlying liver disease.
Portal hypertension is categorized based on the location of obstruction as pre-hepatic, intra-hepatic, or post-hepatic, each requiring specific evaluation and management to prevent serious complications
Portal hypertension requires timely intervention when caused by liver disease, vascular obstruction, or systemic conditions, to prevent complications like variceal bleeding, ascites, and organ damage.
Portal hypertension surgery is often required to manage high blood pressure in the portal vein, prevent bleeding, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of severe complications
Portal hypertension is increased blood pressure within the portal vein system, usually caused by liver cirrhosis or blockages affecting normal blood flow through the liver.
Common causes include liver cirrhosis, portal vein thrombosis, schistosomiasis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, heart failure, and congenital abnormalities of the portal vein.
Symptoms may include abdominal swelling (ascites), enlarged spleen, vomiting blood (from varices), fatigue, confusion, and visible abdominal veins.
Diagnosis may involve blood tests, ultrasound, CT or MRI scans, endoscopy to detect varices, and sometimes hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement.
Yes, treatment aims to manage symptoms and underlying causes. Options include medications, lifestyle changes, endoscopic procedures, or surgical interventions like TIPS (shunt placement).
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