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 …

Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is an important cause of noncirrhotic portal
hypertension, especially in Third World countries. The etiology and clinical presentation are …

Endoscopic sclerotherapy is an effective treatment for bleeding esophageal varices, but it is
associated with significant complications. Endoscopic ligation, a new form of endoscopic …

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare disorder that is associated with a variety of underlying
conditions, of which liver cirrhosis, malignancy and myeloproliferative disorders are the most …

Abstract Background and Aim: Information about portal hypertension (PHT) in children is
meagre. We therefore studied the spectrum and outcome of PHT in children (≤ 14 years of …

PURPOSE: Extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis (EPVT) in children can lead to severe
bleeding from gastrointestinal varices, ascites, thrombocytopenia from hypersplenism and …

Gastrointestinal bleeding is an alarming problem in children. The total blood volume of a
child is relatively small and can deplete rapidly, whereas resuscitation efforts are hindered …

Management of portal hypertension in children has evolved over the past several decades.
Portal hypertension can result from intrahepatic or extrahepatic causes. Management should …

Variceal bleeding caused by portal hypertension is a serious complication of chronic liver
disease in children and adults alike. Many controlled studies have been performed in adults …

OBJETIVO: Apresentar uma revisão atualizada de trombose de veia porta na infância e
adolescência, enfatizando o diagnóstico, suas complicações e tratamento. FONTE DOS …