Abstract
Portal hypertension (PHT) is an increase in portal pressure (PP) with hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG)≥10mmHg. It’s most common etiology is cirrhosis and it can cause ascites, esophageal varices and encephalopathy. Endoscopic ligation, TIPS and liver transplantation have made surgical treatment rarely necessary
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