2013
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-28032013000200026
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Improvement of Schistosomal Portal Hypertensive Colopathy After Surgical Treatment

Abstract: -Context -Data on vascular alterations in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and portal hypertensive colopathy and changes in these after surgery to decrease portal hypertension are limited. Objective -The purpose of this study was to analyse the alterations of portal hypertensive colopathy previously and 6-12 months after splenectomy and gastric devascularization. Methods -Twelve patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis who also had upper gastrointestinal bleeding were studied prospectively. Their… Show more

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“…Portal hypertensive colopathy: Portal Hypertensive Colopathy (PHC) is a frequent complication of chronic liver disease and it may cause lower gastrointestinal bleeding or unidentified chronic anemia in patients with severe portal hypertension [36]. a) Endoscopic findings: Endoscopic findings in colons of patients with portal hypertension are studied regarding the mucosal and vascular changes.…”
Section: D) Management Of Hpsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Portal hypertensive colopathy: Portal Hypertensive Colopathy (PHC) is a frequent complication of chronic liver disease and it may cause lower gastrointestinal bleeding or unidentified chronic anemia in patients with severe portal hypertension [36]. a) Endoscopic findings: Endoscopic findings in colons of patients with portal hypertension are studied regarding the mucosal and vascular changes.…”
Section: D) Management Of Hpsmentioning
confidence: 99%