Correlation of HVPG level with ctp score, MELD Score, ascites, size of varices, and etiology in cirrhotic patients

Background/Aim: This study intends to determine the correlation of a patient's hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement with six factors: Child–Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) score, model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, presence of ascites, size of varices, presence of variceal bleedi...

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Main Authors: Subramaniam Ramanathan, Niranjan Khandelwal, Naveen Kalra, Anmol Bhatia, Radha K Dhiman, Ajay K Duseja, Yogesh K Chawla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2016;volume=22;issue=2;spage=109;epage=115;aulast=Ramanathan