Portal hypertension (PHT) in cirrhosis results from increased resistance to splanchnic blood
flow secondary to parenchymal and vascular changes within the liver. In an attempt to …

Portal hypertension from chronic liver disease leads to the formation of collateral blood
vessels called spontaneous portosystemic shunts (SPSS). These shunts may form from …

Background Although significant advances are expected to be made in the assessment of
the portal hypertension-related complications, the prognostic role of spleno-renal shunts has …

The management of large spontaneous portosystemic shunt (SPSS) during liver
transplantation (LT) is a matter of debate. The aim of this study is to compare the short‐term …

Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) is a well-recognized complication following liver
transplantation (LT), with up to 20% developing this following living donor LT (LDLT) …

Background Spontaneous portosystemic shunts (SPSS) are common in cirrhosis. Their
characterization and clinical implications remain unclear. Aims To devise a system of …

Background Management of portal inflow to the graft in patients with spontaneous
splenorenal shunts (SRS) is a matter of concern especially in case of large varices (more …

Relatively few pediatric donors are available in relation to the number of children waiting for
a liver transplant. This limited number of pediatric donor livers leads to the use of adult livers …

Cirrhosis and portal hypertension can lead to the formation of a spontaneous splenorenal
shunt (SSRS) that may divert portal blood flow to the systemic circulation and reduce hepatic …

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a constellation of metabolic derangements stemming from
hepatic impairment and culminating in neuropsychiatric dysfunction. 1–5 Experts have …