Cirrhosis (pulmonary manifestations)
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There areseveral pulmonary complications that can arise in the setting of cirrhosis:
- hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS): considered the commonest
- portopulmonary hypertension (POPH)
- hepatic hydrothorax (HH)
- intrathoracic portosystemic collateral vessel formation
The development of portal hypertension is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders, and dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms. For detailed pathology, refer to specific sub-articles.
-</ul><p>The development of <a href="/articles/portal-hypertension">portal hypertension</a> is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders, and dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms. For detailed pathology, refer to specific sub-articles.</p><p> </p>- +</ul><p>The development of <a href="/articles/portal-hypertension">portal hypertension</a> is fundamental in the pathogenesis of each of these disorders, and dyspnoea and arterial hypoxemia are the most common symptoms. For detailed pathology, refer to specific sub-articles.</p>
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