Hepatopulmonary syndrome- a case report

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Published: Apr 17, 2024
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Keywords:
hepatopulmonary syndrome
definition
diagnosis
treatment
conclusion

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Saima Mattoo
Department of Medicine, Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Alhaitham Mohammed Omar
Department of Medicine, Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Noble Thomas
Department of Medicine, Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Rajesh Gupta Gopal
Department of Medicine, Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

Patients with long-standing pulmonary hypertension and liver disease are prone to the development of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Several diagnostic modalities and treatments have been researched for its management. In this paper, we will discuss the approach to a patient with HPS based on a patient admitted to our facility.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): BOHR International Journal of General and Internal Medicine (BIJGIM)
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Case Report
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