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Left-Sided Portal Hypertension: A Sinister Entity

Authors :
Fernandes, Alexandra
Almeida, Nuno
Ferreira, Ana Margarida
Casela, Adriano
Gomes, Dário
Portela, Francisco
Camacho, Ernestina
Sofia, Carlos
Source :
GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Sinistral, or left-sided, portal hypertension (SPH) is a rare entity, with multiple potential causes. Gastrointestinal variceal bleeding and hypersplenism are its’ major clinical manifestations. The main aim of the present study is to summarize the clinical features of patients with SPH.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23414545
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs36893943
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpge.2015.09.006