[Portal hypertension].
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.
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Kantonsspital Uri, Altdorf.
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
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents
Die portale Hypertonie.