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    The Role Of Diagnostic Radiology In The Management Of Portal Hypertension In Kenyatta National Hospital - Nairobi

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    1986
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    Rodrigues,Arnold
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    Thesis
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    en
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    Abstract
    A retrospective and prospective study of 50 patients wfth portal hypertension was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.), Nairobi, from November 1980 to November 1985. Patients were classified into five aetiological categories on the basis of clinical, histological and radiological data. Their age, ~ex, ethnic group, aetiological and geographical distribution were analysed. Portal Hypertension affected a generally younger age group (mean 24 ..3 years). The overall sex ratios approximated the normal male:female 1.4:1 ratios of KNH and the Kamba were found to predominate most aetiological categories. Over 60% of the patients in the study had their residence ln the Eastern Province. The role and relative merits of ultrasound and other radiological investigations in influencing patient management is disscussed. While splenoportovenography proved to be the single most influential radiological investigation, particularly in deciding between the surgical or medical management of the patients~ teal time ultrasound showed potential as a rapid, .simple non-invasive screening technique for these patients. The lack of splenic and superior mesenteric vein swelling, which is always present in the normal subject during the Valsava manoeuvre appeared to be the most sensitive criteria for ultrasonic diagnosis of portal hypertension. Both endoscopic injection sclerotherapy and shunt surgery in carefully selected patients proved to be equally successful in improving the quality of the patients life keeping it relatively free from life threatening haemorrhage in the one year follow up period. Proposals for a more rapid, accurate diagnostic and management protocol are made.
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    Master of Medicine (Diagnostic Radiology),
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    University of Nairobi.
     
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