Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a rare condition that affects the lungs in people with severe lung disease. This condition happens when the blood vessels in the lungs expand and increase in number, making it hard for the red blood cells to properly absorb oxygen resulting in hypoxemia. Generally, people with hepatopulmonary syndrome show no symptoms.
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hepatopulmonary syndrome is a rare lung complication associated with liver disease. This article illustrates the causes and management of this disease.
