Portal hypertension (colon)
Medically reviewed by C.H. Weaver M.D. Medical Editor (08/2018)
This increase in pressure is caused by a blockage of blood flow through the liver. Increased pressure in the portal vein causes large veins to develop across the esophagus and stomach to bypass the blockage. These varices are fragile and bleed easily, causing internal bleeding.
Tisotumab Vedotin – Promising in Advanced Cervical Cancer
Novel precision cancer medicine promising for treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.
Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy for Treatment of Advanced Cervical Cancer
Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy prolongs survival and delays recurrence in advanced cervical cancer.
Precision Antibody-drug conjugate promising in Ovarian Cancer
Learn about the STRO-002 Antibody-drug conjugate in Ovarian Cancer
