Clinical Features, Pathophysiology and Relevance of Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy

Abstract The frequency and importance of gastric mucosal lesions in patients with portal hypertension have been increasingly recognized in recent years. This article describes the clinical and endoscopic features of portal hypertensive gastropathy and reviews the current state of knowledge concernin...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endoscopy 1991-07, Vol.23 (4), p.224-228
Hauptverfasser:	Smart, H. L., Triger, D. R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Gastric Mucosa - blood supply Gastric Mucosa - pathology Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - therapy Gastroscopy Humans Hypertension, Portal - complications Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology Stomach Diseases - etiology Stomach Diseases - pathology Stomach Diseases - physiopathology Stomach Diseases - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The frequency and importance of gastric mucosal lesions in patients with portal hypertension have been increasingly recognized in recent years. This article describes the clinical and endoscopic features of portal hypertensive gastropathy and reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the pathophysiology and treatment of the disorder.
ISSN:	0013-726X 1438-8812
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-1010663