Journal of Hepatology
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 846-852 , November 2000

Updating Consensus in Portal Hypertension: Report of the Baveno III Consensus Workshop on definitions, methodology and therapeutic strategies in portal hypertension

  • Roberto de Franchis

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRoberto de Franchis, Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Milan, and IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Via Pace 9, 20122 Milan, Italy Tel 39 02 5503 5331/2 Fax 39 02 5501 5818

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Journal of Hepatology
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 846-852 , November 2000

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