Relationship between portopulmonary hypertension and splenectomy: Mayo Clinic experience and review of published works

ConclusionsPrior history of splenectomy in portopulmonary hypertension was 6% in this cohort. The combination of autoimmune liver disease and splenectomy in portopulmonary hypertension was not uncommon. History of splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension and/or autoimmune liver disease may have clinical implications.

Source: Hepatology Research - August 31, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Justin M. Segraves, Rodrigo Cartin ‐Ceba, Michael D. Leise, Michael J. Krowka Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research