Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Portal hypertension is one of the main causes of severe gastroesophageal bleeding in children, often leading to death. In addition, hepatic or renal failure may be the outcome of portal hypertension in children with liver disease. In this regard, it is extremely important to timely recognize the syndrome itself and establish the causes of its development. Keywords: portal hypertension, echo examination, ultrasound diagnostics, diagnostics.