portal hypertension surgery in chennai | hypertension treatment in india
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Portal hypertension is anincrease in the blood
pressure within a systemof veins called the portal
venous system
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The increased pressure in the
portal vein may lead to the
development of large, swollen
veins (varices) within the
esophagus, stomach, rectum,
or umbilical area
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Causes of Portal Hypertension
Liver cirrhosis
Hepatic fibrosis
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Portal vein thrombosis or bloodclots within the portal vein
Congenital portal vein atresia orfailure of the portal vein to develop
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Hepatic vein thrombosis Constrictive pericarditis
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
Ascites ( accumulation of fluid in the abdomen)
Encephalopathy (liver is unable to filter waste
products)
Splenomegaly ( enlargement of spleen due to the
accumulation of blood components)
Symptoms of portal hypertension
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Portal Hypertension Surgery in Chennai
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