Indian College of Radiology and Imaging Evidence-Based Guidelines for Interventions in Portal Hypertension and Its Complications

Overview

Journal Indian J Radiol Imaging

Publisher Thieme

Specialty Radiology

Date 2022 Feb 9

PMID 35136505

Authors

Amar Mukund

Shaleen Rana

Chander Mohan

Naveen Kalra

Sanjay Saran Baijal

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Abstract

Portal hypertension is a complication of chronic liver disease. Various radiological interventions are being done to aid in the diagnosis of portal hypertension; further, an interventional radiologist can offer various treatments for the complications of portal hypertension. Diagnosis of portal hypertension in its early stage may require hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement. Measurement of gradient also guides in diagnosing the type of portal hypertension, measuring response to treatment and prognostication. This article attempts to provide evidence-based guidelines on the management of portal hypertension and treatment of its complications.

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