Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices
Joint Authors
Yokosuka, Osamu
Maruyama, Hitoshi
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 strategy of esophageal varices consists of primary prevention, treatment for bleeding varices, and secondary prevention, which are provided by pharmacological, endoscopic, interventional and surgical treatments.
Optimal management of esophageal varices requires a clear understanding of the pathophysiology and natural history.
In this paper, we outline the current knowledge and future prospect in the pathophysiology of esophageal varices and portal hypertension.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maruyama, Hitoshi& Yokosuka, Osamu. 2012. Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maruyama, Hitoshi& Yokosuka, Osamu. Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Maruyama, Hitoshi& Yokosuka, Osamu. Pathophysiology of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506215