title: [Portal hypertension].
abstract: Portal hypertension is a frequent and dangerous consequence of chronic liver diseases. The most important complications are ascites and variceal bleeding. In this article new pathophysiological theories of portal hypertension are reviewed. In addition, the prophylactic and therapeutic management of variceal bleeding are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kantonsspital Uri, Altdorf.
authors.forename: U A
authors.initials: UA
authors.lastname: Marbet
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D011170:Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical; D015911:Sclerotherapy
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents
vernacular_title: Die portale Hypertonie.