2017
Management of Portal Hypertension
Garcia‐Tsao G, Abraldes J. Management of Portal Hypertension. 2017, 304-335. DOI: 10.1002/9781119251316.ch12.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsComplications of cirrhosisPortal hypertensionVariceal hemorrhagePortal pressure gradientInferior vena cavaObjective of treatmentGastroesophageal varicesPortal pressurePathological increaseVena cavaPortal veinCommon causeCirrhosisHypertensionComplicationsHemorrhageMost studiesVaricesDecompensationCava
2008
Hepatic Vascular Malformations in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Khalid S, Garcia-Tsao G. Hepatic Vascular Malformations in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. Seminars In Liver Disease 2008, 28: 247-258. PMID: 18814078, DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085093.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaHepatic arteryVascular malformationsHepatic veinPortal veinHemorrhagic telangiectasiaHigh-output cardiac failureAbnormal vascular communicationAggressive medical therapyHepatic vascular malformationsPredominant clinical presentationCommon hepatic arteryNodular regenerative hyperplasiaIntensive medical treatmentFocal nodular hyperplasiaAutosomal dominant vascular disorderAbdominal anginaBiliary ischemiaLiver transplantationPortal hypertensionRegenerative hyperplasiaSymptomatic patientsCommon presentationMedical therapyCardiac failure
2003
Effect of Lactobacillus-Fermented Diets on Bacterial Translocation and Intestinal Flora in Experimental Prehepatic Portal Hypertension
Wiest R, Chen F, Cadelina G, Groszmann R, Garcia-Tsao G. Effect of Lactobacillus-Fermented Diets on Bacterial Translocation and Intestinal Flora in Experimental Prehepatic Portal Hypertension. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2003, 48: 1136-1141. PMID: 12822876, DOI: 10.1023/a:1023729115659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrehepatic portal hypertensionBacterial translocationPortal hypertensionEffect of LactobacillusIntestinal floraBacterial overgrowthExperimental prehepatic portal hypertensionBacterial translocation ratesLactobacillus-fermented milkGut mucosal barrierAcute liver injuryIntestinal bacterial overgrowthGut-derived bacteriaMucosal barrier functionPortal vein ligationSpontaneous bacterial infectionsLactobacillus GGLiver injuryLymph nodesVein ligationMucosal barrierPortal veinRat modelDay 7Standard bacteriological cultures
1990
Surgical treatment of hemorrhage of esophageal varices secondary to thrombosis of the portal vein.
Orozco-Zepeda H, Takahashi T, Angel Mercado M, García-Tsao G, Hernández-Ortiz J. Surgical treatment of hemorrhage of esophageal varices secondary to thrombosis of the portal vein. Revista De Gastroenterología De México 1990, 55: 215-9. PMID: 2091189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemorrhagic portal hypertensionSugiura procedurePortal hypertensionAssociated liver diseasePortal vein thrombosisProtein C deficiencyActuarial survivalOperative deathsSurgical treatmentVein thrombosisEsophageal varicesLiver diseaseMean ageSurgical stagePortal veinC deficiencyPatientsHypertensionThrombosisEPVTVaricesHemorrhageCasesYearsDisease