Noninvasive diagnostics for portal hypertension include imaging and functional tests, as well
as blood-based biomarkers, and capture different features of the portal hypertensive …

MRI-based biomechanical studies can provide a deep understanding of the mechanisms
governing liver function, its mechanical performance but also liver diseases. In addition …

Provides a timely update to a key textbook on human drug metabolism The third edition of
this comprehensive book covers basic concepts of teaching drug metabolism, starting from …

Background Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) dysfunction in patients
with liver cirrhosis and recurrent symptoms of portal hypertension is primarily assessed with …

In the second part of this article, we will review potential clinical applications of 4D flow MRI
in the portal venous system. The most promising area for clinical utilization is the diagnosis …

Abstract 4D flow MRI is a quantitative MRI technique that allows the comprehensive
assessment of time-resolved hemodynamics and vascular anatomy over a 3-dimensional …

Purpose The mechanisms underlying the morphological changes in liver cirrhosis remain
unknown. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between fibrotic hepatic morphology …

Portal hypertension (PH) is a spectrum of complications of chronic liver disease (CLD) and
cirrhosis, with manifestations including ascites, gastroesophageal varices, splenomegaly …

Background Percutaneous transhepatic portal vein (PV) embolization (PVE) is a standard
preoperative procedure for advanced biliary cancer when the future liver remnant (FLR) is …

Background Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is thought to arise from stagnant blood flow, yet
conclusive evidence is lacking. Relative residence time (RRT) assessed using 4D Flow MRI …