Natural History of Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis (HSS) Non–Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH): Influence of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Decompensation in Prognosis

Natural History of Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis (HSS) Non–Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH): Influence of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Decompensation in Prognosis

Background: Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) is a peculiar form of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH). Although HSS patients present normal hepatic function, some evolve signs of hepatocellular failure and features of decompensated cirrhosis. The natural history of HSS-NCPH is unknown. Meth...

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Main Authors: Zulane S. T. Veiga, Flávia F. Fernandes, Lívia Guimarães, Juliana Piedade, Gustavo Henrique S. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
hepatosplenic schistosomiasis
liver disease decompensation
survival
non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/3/145

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