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What is the definition of Portal hypertension
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abn high blood pressure in the proal venous system resulting in backup of blood inot spleen and collateral channels
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What is the main cause of backpressure
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cirrhosis
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what are the 4 consequenses of Back pressure
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Varices
Sphenomegaly Ascites Hepatorenal syndrom |
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What is a treatment of Ascites
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TIPS transjugular intrahepatic portal shunt
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