Management of portal hypertension in children : a retrospective study with longterm follow-up

Erkan T., Cullu F., Kutlu T., Emir H., Yesildag E., Sarimurat N., ...More

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.66, no.3, pp.213-217, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.213-217
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objectives : Data regarding the management of the portal hypertensive haemorrhage in the paediatric patients have yielded conflicting results. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of P-blocker (propranolol) alone, sclerotherapy alone and beta-blocker + sclerotherapy combination in the management of portal hypertension in the paediatric population.