NCPH is a heterogeneous group of liver disorders of vascular origin, leading to PHT with
near normal HVPG. NCPF/IPH is a disorder of young adults or middle aged women …

Background Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) is a disease caused by chronic infection
with Schistosma spp. parasites residing in the mesenteric plexus; portal hypertension …

Metabolic processes utilize a variety of differing and contrasting biochemical routes to
enable synthesis of degradation and activation or deactivation of substances; in addition …

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, are granulomatous diseases that result from
infection with parasitic trematode blood flukes called schistosomes. The World Health …

Background Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and shunt surgery are
established treatment options for portal hypertension, but have not been systematically …

ABSTRACT Background. Background. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in patients with portal hypertension secondary to schistosomiasis …

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of portal hypertension is complex and the the best strategy
depends on the underlying disease (cirrhosis vs. schistosomiasis), patient's clinical …

Background Esophagogastric devascularization and splenectomy (EGDS) is the most
performed operation for prophylaxis of esophageal varices bleeding recurrence in …

Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) is mainly related to vascular disorders in the portal
system, granuloma formation with periportal fibrosis or genetic alterations affecting the …

In the present review, we will discuss the Schistosoma mansoni form, which is the most
widely distributed schistosome in humans and is found both in the Old and New Worlds. The …