Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is an important cause of noncirrhotic portal hypertension in the developing countries (up to 30% of all variceal bleeders) and is second to cirrhosis in the West (up to 5¿10%). EHPVO is also the most common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It accounts for almost 70% of pediatric patients with portal hypertension. EHPVO occurring in the pre-pubertal period could result in growth retardation in around 50% of the children. Reduced portal blood supply to the liver, resistance to growth hormone function and reduced insulin-like growth factor has been hypothesized for growth retardation. This study aimed to find out whether digestive or endocrine abnormality is responsible for growth retardation in EHPVO.
| Autorius: | Kaushal K Prasad, Babu R. Thapa, Chander K. Nain, |
| Leidėjas: | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2010 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 72 |
| ISBN-10: | 3838364783 |
| ISBN-13: | 9783838364780 |
| Formatas: | 220 x 150 x 5 mm. Knyga minkštu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „Project of Gurbakhshish Singh - Growth Retardation in EHPVO: Is it Digestive or Endocrine Abnormality?“
