Prevalence of Congestive Gastro and Doudenopathy in Patients with Portal Hypertension

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of congestive gastropathy/
duodenopathy in portal hypertension.
Material & Methods: A cross sectional study of 100 patients with portal hypertension
undergoing upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy in Medical Unit IV was carried out in which their
history, clinical and endoscopic examination was done..
Results: Congestive gastropathy was seen in 88% of the patients, while congestive
duodenopathy was seen in 19% of the patients.
Conclusion: The study data analysis leads to the conclusion that the congestive gastropathy
can by included as one of the common complications of advanced liver cirrhosis.