Abstract
Gastroesophageal variceal bleeding, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy, the major and life-threatening complications of cirrhosis of the liver, are all related to portal hypertension.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 313-318 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780203502747 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780849370182 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine