In August we told you about a man who died on the operating table, after a surgeon removed his liver, mistaking it for his spleen. His family is now seeking justice. February is Black History ...

IN the course of chronic liver disease the development of portal hypertension and the subsequent ... splenoportography was attempted, but the spleen could not be entered. A portogram was obtained ...

As a result, the gut’s primitive microbial flora is dysregulated, and bacteria are translocated into the blood. Two injury patterns, PAMP and DAMP, reach the liver via the portal vein and hepatic ...

The present study suggests that: (i) spleen volume is significantly related to PHG severity; and (ii) laparoscopic splenectomy is one of the effective therapies for PHG in patients with liver ...

Specifically, we aim to: 1. Assess the sensitivity and specificity of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using transient elastography for diagnosing clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

2009;24(9):1554-1558. To determine whether laparoscopic splenectomy improved PHG in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, we evaluated the endoscopic findings of PHG. Among 49 ...

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SURGICAL relief of hypertension often depends on the removal ... many of the large aortic branches (superior mesenteric, splenic and so forth) fill simultaneously and may overlie the renal vessels ...

Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) before, during, and after surgery is important to ensuring the best outcomes. If your blood pressure is too high before surgery, the procedure may need to ...