7 Questions
What is the main cause of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?
Increased intrahepatic resistance
Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication to liver transplantation?
Extrahepatobiliary malignancy
What is the most common cause of portal hypertension in cirrhosis?
Vasodilatation within the splanchnic vascular bed
Which condition is NOT a relative contraindication to liver transplantation?
Metastatic malignancy to the liver
What effect does increased splanchnic blood flow have in portal hypertension?
Increases pressure in the portal vein
Which condition is listed as both an absolute and a relative contraindication to liver transplantation?
Portal vein thrombosis
What role does intrahepatic resistance play in the pathophysiology of portal hypertension?
Reduces blood flow through the liver
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