[Idiopathic portal hypertension. Diagnostic value of portal vein catheterization (author's transl)].
1982
B Féneyrou, and
G Pomier-Layrargues, and
D Mirouze, and
P Bories, and
F Jauvion, and
P Lopez, and
J B Prioton, and
H Michel
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006975
Hypertension, Portal
Abnormal increase of resistance to blood flow within the hepatic PORTAL SYSTEM, frequently seen in LIVER CIRRHOSIS and conditions with obstruction of the PORTAL VEIN.
A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.
Portal Veins,Vein, Portal,Veins, Portal
D002404
Catheterization
Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.
Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D006471
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Bleeding in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM.