Portal hypertension arises from elevated pressure in the portal venous system, commonly due to cirrhotic scarring but also from prehepatic impediments such as splenic venous thrombosis. When the ...

The hepatic portal vein is a vessel that moves blood from the spleen and gastrointestinal tract to the liver. It is approximately three to four inches in length and is usually formed by the merging of ...

APPLICATION of the technics of hepatic-vein catheterization and percutaneous splenic puncture, with appropriate blood-flow and pressure measurements and radiologic visualization of the portal bed, has ...

The portal vein is responsible for collecting blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen, and transporting it into the liver. However, in some cases, the lumen of the portal vein can become ...

Actively identifying the risk factors and predictive indicators associated with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in liver cirrhosis (LC) can enable early diagnosis and treatment, which is of great ...

The interplay between blood vessel (BV) and epithelial tissue is crucial for organogenesis. Here, the authors co-culture hiPSC-derived liver progenitors on artificial BV to establish functional human ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating the progression to decompensation. Early identification of ...

Acquired SEPS are associated with portal hypertension, cirrhosis, and complications of decompensation. In particular, the effects of NVEPS on portal pressure are variable, but there is evidence of ...

Splenic vein thrombosis is a blockage in the splenic vein due to a blood clot. The splenic vein carries blood away from the spleen and parts of the stomach and pancreas. The spleen is an organ that ...