Reserch on cavernous degenerarion and hypertension of portal vein in children
- VernacularTitle:小儿门静脉海绵样变性、门静脉高压症的临床研究(附10例报告)
- Author:
Yuejian DAI
;
Shanchun LI
;
Yingjun WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hypertension, portal, liver, ultrasonography
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2003;9(10):633-634
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo discuss etiology, pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of cavernous degenerarion and hypertension of portal vein.MethodsThe clinical and image data of 7 children with cavernous degeneration and hypertension of portal vein were veviewed.ResultsHematemesis, melena and splenomegaly were the major presentations. The diagnosis was confirmed by color Doppler ultrasonography except 4 cases had angiography. All cases underwent splenectomy and transection of the gastric fundus and esophageal veins. Five of them had an additional portalcaval shunt.ConclusionCongenital factors may play some role in the development of cavernous degeneration and hypertension of portal vein in children. For the disase discussed this paper the image examination is the main diagnostic method, and the management is same with portal hyertension and the prognosis is closely related to the liver function.
