Abstract
Summary In 8 of 24 patients with cirrhosis of the liver an abnormal pressure gradient between the inferior vena cava and the right atrium, due to elevated pressure in the great veins below the diaphragm, was found. This gradient is thought to be caused partly by constriction of the inferior vena cava by the liver and partly by increased intraabdominal pressure. The significance of the increased pressure in the inferior vena cava in relation to esophageal varices and the formation of ascites and edema is discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
