Journal of Hepatology
Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 167-176 , July 2005

Evolving Consensus in Portal Hypertension Report of the Baveno IV Consensus Workshop on methodology of diagnosis and therapy in portal hypertension

  • Roberto de Franchis

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    • Corresponding Author InformationTel.: +39 02 5503 5331/2; fax: +39 02 5032 0747.
    • On behalf of the Baveno IV Chairpersons and panellists.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2005.05.009

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 167-176 , July 2005

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