Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS)

Exam Cram

• Hepatopulmonary Syndrome occurs when ascites from liver cirrhosis compresses the lung

• Presentation: positional hypoxia on sitting up 

• Diagnosis: liver cirrhosis + positional hypoxia

• Management: definitive- liver transplant

Med Reg Notes

Liver Transplant

Definitive treatment, all patients with PO2 < 8 should be considered for transplant. 

Resources and References

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• Body systems: Gastrointestinal, Respiratory

• Specialties: Gastroenterology, Respiratory

Similar names: Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) 

Written in 2025