| Literature DB >> 1420745 |
Abstract
The pathogenesis of portal hypertension remains poorly understood. Similarly, pharmacological manipulation for the prevention and treatment of variceal haemorrhage has not fulfilled the promise of the 1980s. This article reviews current concepts in the pathophysiology of portal hypertension and considers pharmacotherapy for the treatment of variceal bleeding.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1420745 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.1992.tb00567.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Aliment Pharmacol Ther ISSN: 0269-2813 Impact factor: 8.171