Portal Hypertension in Children: Clinical Characteristics, Types of Complications, and Long-Term Treatment Results
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https://doi.org/10.31149/ijimm.v4i5.2915Keywords:
Portal Hypertension, Children, Modern HepatologyAbstract
Portal hypertension in children is one of the most complex and pressing problems in modern hepatology, pediatric surgery, and gastroenterology, characterized by severe hemodynamic disorders, a high risk of life-threatening complications, and a significant decrease in patients' quality of life. The problem acquires particular relevance due to the early manifestation of the disease, rapid progression of portal block, the development of bleeding from varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, as well as high mortality during inadequate treatment. According to WHO and international registries, portal hypertension is detected in 2-4% of the child population in developed countries and up to 10-15% in helminthic endemic regions.
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