Part 8 · The Gut and the Liver
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The portal vein brings blood from the gut and spleen to the liver. In cirrhosis, resistance inside the liver rises, and extra blood flow from the gut adds to the pressure. Signs include splenomegaly, low platelets, ascites, visible collaterals, varices and encephalopathy.
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