Author/Editor		Kocijančič, Borut
Title		Portalna hipertenzija in krvavitev v prebavila
Type		članek
Source		In: Bricl I, Lampreht N, editors. Zdravljenje s krvjo v gastroenterologiji in hepatologiji. Zbornik strokovnih prispevkov 7. podiplomski seminar Zdravljenje s krvjo; 2005 dec 9-10; Portorož. Ljubljana: Klinični center Ljubljana,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 21-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Portal hypertension is caused because of high pressure in portal vein. Elevated pressure gradient between portal vein and vena cava inferior is resulting, important portosystemic collaterals can develop. Esophageal and/or gastic varices are the most common source of bleeding. The sanguination can be stopped with interventional endoscopic procedures or using systemic pharmacological therapy.
Descriptors		HYPERTENSION, PORTAL ESOPHAGEAL AND GASTRIC VARICES GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE