Causes of Banti's syndrome

Banti's syndrome Causes: Book Excerpts

• Portal Hypertension - pathophysiology - Portal Hypertension

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Portal Hypertension: Portal Hypertension - pathophysiology
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

• An increase in portal resistance and increased portal blood flow are the main pathogenetic factors initiating the process of portal hypertension:
  • Other factors including hyperdynamic circulation, expanded intravascular volume, systemic arteriolar vasodilatation, decreased splanchnic arteriolar tone, and humoral factors (i.e., nitric oxide) contribute to increased portal blood flow and pressure.
• Decompression of the high venous pressure through portosystemic collaterals leads to all the major sequelae of portal hypertension:
  • Splenomegaly
  • Varices (esophageal, gastric)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Caput medusa (periumbilical varices)
  • Ascites
  • Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Coagulopathy

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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008

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