Complications of portal hypertension in adults: a French consensus

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Apr;17(4):403-10. doi: 10.1097/00042737-200504000-00003.

Abstract

Portal hypertension is responsible for different severe complications such as variceal bleeding, ascites and pulmonary disorders. Different pharmacological and endoscopic treatments have been proposed but some recommendations may differ. The conclusions of a French consensus conference on the prevention and treatments of the main complications of portal hypertension in adults are reported.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / prevention & control
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy
  • Esophagoscopy
  • France
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / prevention & control
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / complications*
  • Hypertension, Portal / therapy
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / therapy
  • Peritonitis / drug therapy
  • Peritonitis / etiology

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents