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Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a clinical condition characterized by liver disease, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation (IPVD), and arterial gas abnormalities, affecting up to 32% of cirrhotic liver transplant candidates. The pathogenesis of HPS is not fully understood, but it may involve factors such as endothelin receptor imbalance and pulmonary microvascular remodeling, with diagnosis typically relying on imaging techniques and arterial gas analysis. Liver transplantation is the only effective treatmen

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Acilino Portela

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