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obstruction of portal vein
What else can be done when tips shunt procedure is not possible, and the bleeding has started in stomach? And also transplant can't be done,cause of pulmonary hypertension
Usually portal vein clots causes portal hypertension and GI bleeding from tortuous vessels usually in the lower esophagus or stomach. Diagnosis is based on ultrasonography. "Treatment involves control of variceal bleeding (usually with endoscopic banding, IV octreotide, or both), prevention of recurrence using β–blockers and sometimes surgical shunts and thrombolysis (blood clots) for acute thrombosis."
Usually pulmonary hypertention has an underlying cause of blood clots in the lungs or pulmonary artery.
Hope this provides some insight into the medical problem. Thanks for the question and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond. Take care,
Ken
Usually pulmonary hypertention has an underlying cause of blood clots in the lungs or pulmonary artery.
Hope this provides some insight into the medical problem. Thanks for the question and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond. Take care,
Ken
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