What causes portal hypertension Portal hypertension is an increase in the pressure within the portal vein (the vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver). The increase in pressure is caused by a blockage in the blood flow through the liver What causes portal hypertension Portal hypertension occurs when there is an obstruction of blood flow through the liver, and pressure rises within the portal vein. This .. 2018. 3. 12. 이전 1 다음