You are consulted regarding a 50-year old male with Laennec’s cirrhosis, portal hypertension and hypersplenism. He has no history of gastrointestinal bleeding. You would recommend which of the following?
A. Splenectomy
B. Prophylactic sclerotherapy for esophageal varices
C. Portosystemic shunt
D. Observation
Answer:D
You are consulted regarding a 50-year old male with Laennec’s cirrhosis, portal hypertension and hypersplenism. He has no history of gastrointestinal bleeding. You would recommend which of the following?
A. Splenectomy B. Prophylactic sclerotherapy for esophageal varices C. Portosystemic shunt D. Observation