Portal circulation Flashcards
1
Q
In pediatrics, where on the body is a cavernous transformation most commonly seen
A
The portal or the splenic vein
2
Q
What is cavernous transformation?
A
The development of collateral vessels around an obstructed vessel
3
Q
Why might a portal vein obstruction patient acutely develop ascites?
(Liver function is normal
A
Usually following a GI bleed – the RBC load sometimes causes a transient hepatic decompensation
4
Q
Why might a portal vein obstruction patient develop steatorrhea or enteropathy?
A
Venous congestion can damage the mucosa
5
Q
What activity modification might be needed for patients with portal vein obstruction?
A
Splenic precautions –
If splenomegaly is present
6
Q
What are splenic precautions?
A
- No contact sports (or must use a “spleen guard”)
* No NSAIDs (risk of bleeding)
