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Case #5 -
A 45 year old with progressive abdominal distension

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history is needed in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What are the etiologies of portal hypertension and the associated disease states?  Answer 
3.) What are the clinical manifestations of portal hypertension?  Answer 
4.) What operations may be done in portal hypertension and what is the goal of surgery?  Answer 
5.) What is the most frequent indication for surgery?   Answer 
 
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