In such cases, vascular embolization in the affected lobe is necessary to induce contralateral lobe hypertrophy. We present a case of embolization of the right portal and hepatic veins prior to ...

Portal hypertension is an abnormal increase in blood pressure defined clinically as hepatic venous pressure gradient 5 mmHg in the hepatic portal vein system. Causes of portal hypertension ...

The antiphospholipid syndrome associated with hepatic vein thrombosis has usually been of the primary type; that is, the American Rheumatism Association criteria for the diagnosis of systemic ...

Hepatic vein thrombosis should be suspected when ascites, liver enlargement, and upper abdominal pain are simultaneously present, or when intractable ascites contrasts with mildly altered liver ...

Lakefront Brewery hospitality employees have formed a union, according to the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality (MASH) Workers Union, and they are demanding recognition from their employer.

Objective To assess the clinical and haemodynamic effects of carvedilol for patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Design A systematic review and meta ... as well as haemodynamic outcomes ...

A group of 71 hospitality workers employed by Lakefront Brewery has decided to form a union, causing the company to file a petition for a formal election with the National Labor Relations Board.