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World J Transl Med. Jul 28, 2026; 12(2): 120845
Published online Jul 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.120845
Published online Jul 28, 2026. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.120845
Figure 1 Illustration of the physiological changes associated with portal hypertension and its effects during pregnancy.
A: Physiological changes during pregnancy that exacerbate portal hypertension and their hemodynamic effects; B: Maternal and fetal consequences of portal hypertension during pregnancy. CO: Cardiac output; SVR: Systemic vascular resistance; IVC: Inferior vena cava; FGR: Fetal growth restriction.
- Citation: Rajput M, Kumar A. Esophageal varices in pregnancy: Strategies to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes. World J Transl Med 2026; 12(2): 120845
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6132/full/v12/i2/120845.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.120845