Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with hepatosplenic Mansonic schistosomiasis--prospective study.

Abstract

In conclusion, pulmonary hypertension is a frequent complication in patients with portal hypertension due to hepatosplenic Mansonic schistosomiasis and, in 20.6% of the cases, it can be considered as moderate or severe. Our results suggest that shunt surgeries, which can aggravate pulmonary hypertension, should be employed very cautiously in the treatment of schistosomal portal hypertension.