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Portal Hypertension Patho-Physiology
& Clinical correlation
Authors
Dr. Manish Madnani
Abstract
Pathological increase of the portal pressure gradient (PPG)
PPG = (Portal venous pressure – IVC pressure) PPG > upper normal value (5 mmHg)
Formation of portal-systemic collaterals
Shunting of portal blood flow to systemic circulation bypassing the liver