Portal hypertension and its complications are central to the management of most chronic liver disease in children. The aetiology of portal hypertension is heterogenous and there may be a variety of sequalae, both short and long term this monothematic conference will examine the causes, consequences and best management of portal hypertension in children in addition to exploring novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
This monothematic conference will examine the causes, consequences, and best management of portal hypertension in children in addition to exploring novel approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The course language is English. This school is supported by the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.
Participation fees:
EUR 250.00
Applicants need to submit a current CV and case report. The number of applicants is limited and delegates will be selected by the organizers after the application deadline.
Kindly use the online application form on this page. Applications by email cannot be accepted. If you experience any issues with the online application tool, please contact office@espghan.org. Priority will be given to ESPGHAN Members.
ESPGHAN Members may attend two courses per year and non-members may attend one course before becoming members of the society.
Please do not make travel arrangements before receipt of a formal confirmation of acceptance from the ESPGHAN Office.
Delegates are expected to attend the full course and arrange their travel according to the course schedule.
The course language is English.
Application will open September 15, 2023
Fees: EUR 250
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13.50-14.00 |
Welcome & Introduction |
Session 1. Portal Hypertension Overview, Aetiology and Diagnosis
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14.00-14.30
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Introduction to Portal Hypertension in Children and current classification |
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14.30-15.00
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Non cirrhotic portal hypertension pathophysiology, epidemiology and diagnosis |
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15.00-15.30
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Cirrhotic portal hypertension pathophysiology, epidemiology and diagnosis |
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15.30-16.00
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Coffee Break |
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16.00 – 16.15 |
Abstract |
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16.15-16.450
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Diagnostic Radiology dilemmas in Portal hypertension |
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16.45-17.15
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Biopsy and non-invasive diagnostic methods in portal hypertension |
DAY 2: FRIDAY
Session 2 Complications of Portal Hypertension
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09.00 – 09.10 |
Abstract |
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09.10 – 09.35 |
Ascites and Renal complications in Portal Hypertension |
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09.35 – 10.00 |
Porto-systemic encephalopathy |
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10.00-10.30 |
Portal hypertension: nutrition and liver gut axis
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10.30-11.00 |
Coffee break |
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11.00-11.15 |
Case based discussion |
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11.15-11.45 |
Cardiac / Respiratory complications in Portal Hypertension |
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11.45 – 12.10 |
Endocrine and body image issues in portal hypertension long term outcomes |
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12.10-12.30 |
Patients Q and A |
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12.30-13.30 |
Lunch |
Session 3. Management of portal hypertension in children
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13.30 – 13.45 |
Emergency management of upper GI bleed - case based discussion and simulation |
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13.45-14.15 |
Medical treatment of portal hypertension |
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14.15-14.45 |
Endoscopic management including primary prophylaxis |
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14.45-15.15 |
Minimally invasive approaches to diagnosis and management |
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15.15-15.30 |
Abstract |
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15.30-15.50 |
Tea break |
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15.50-16.20 |
Non-LT Surgical approaches to treatment: meso-rex and other portosystemic shunts |
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16.20-16.50 |
Surgical treatment: Indications for transplantation in and Post-transplant complications in the setting of PH |
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16.50-17.10 |
Case based discussion: Portal Vein thrombosis following liver transplantation |
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17.10- 17.40 |
Management of portal hypertension in adults – what’s new? |
Session 4. Portal hypertension: other important aspects
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09.00 – 9.45 |
Abstract |
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09.15 – 09.45 |
Registries – what have we learned so far? |
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9.45 – 10.45 |
Case based discussion: Who should have a shunt? Faculty and participants
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10.45 – 11.00 |
Coffee break |
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11.00 – 11.30 |
Clinical trials and tribulations in Portal Hypertension in children |
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11.30 – 11.45 |
Summary and closing remarks |
ESPGHAN will cover the following for international delegates:
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If you have any questions, please contact the ESPGHAN Office for details.
Phone: +41 (0)22 9000 401
Email: office@espghan.org