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Incidence of portal hypertension-associated complications according to hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG).
| HVPG < 10 mmHg (n = 8) | HVPG ≥ 10 mmHg (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of portal hypertension- associated complications | 0 (–) | 8 (40%) |
| Development of ascites | 0 (–) | 3 (15%) |
| Variceal bleeding | 0 (–) | 2 (10%) |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | 0 (–) | 4 (20%) |
| Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | 0 (–) | 2 (10%) |
