Interpretation of expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension （2025 edition）
- VernacularTitle:《肝硬化门静脉高压症食管、胃底静脉曲张破裂出血诊治专家共识（2025版）》解读
- Author:
Zhongchen FAN
1
;
Kaixuan ZHANG
1
;
Yang ZHANG
1
;
Xuefeng CAO
1
;
Xingyuan ZHANG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Liver Cirrhosis; Hypertension， Portal; Esophageal and Gastric Varices; Diagnosis; Therapeutics; Consensus
- From: Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(3):568-572
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Cirrhotic portal hypertension is a clinical syndrome caused by persistently elevated portal venous pressure due to liver cirrhosis and can lead to a series of complications， among which esophagogastric variceal bleeding has become one of the most severe complications due to sudden onset and a high mortality rate. Since the release of Expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension （2019 edition）， significant advances have been achieved in this field in China and globally. In order to formulate an expert consensus aligned with the situation of China， Chinese Society of Surgery， Chinese Medical Association organized and compiled Expert Consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension （2025 edition）. This article elaborates on the key updates in the new edition and explores the major differences between the old and new editions， in order to enhance the understanding of the new edition among clinicians and provide a reference for clinicians in clinical work.
