Interventional Radiology and Surgical Treatment Options for Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension

AbstractPurposeof reviewNoncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) consists of a heterogenous group of disorders that lead to portal hypertension (pHTN) in the absence of cirrhosis and can be best understood by their relationship to hepatic vascular anatomy. Here, we discuss the most common of these: portal vein thrombosis, porto-sinusoidal vascular disease, Budd-Chiari syndrome, and hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome.Recent advancesWe provide a brief overview of each disorder and highlight recent advances in interventional radiology and surgical treatments. Although the former have improved outcomes, the latter may still be indicated in specific situations.SummaryNCPH requires careful diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation. Treatments are evolving to be less invasive, leading to improved outcomes.
Source: Current Hepatitis Reports - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research