Increased hepatic resistance to blood flow, as happens in cirrhosis, results in:

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Increased resistance to blood flow in the liver due to cirrhosis results in portal vein hypertension, which can lead to the development of esophageal varices. Option A is incorrect as hepatic arterial hypertension is not a common complication of cirrhosis, and obstruction of the common bile duct is not directly related to hepatic resistance to blood flow. Option C is also incorrect as portal artery hypertension is not a recognized medical term, and ascites is a complication of cirrhosis that is caused by portal hypertension, but it is not a direct result of hepatic resistance to blood flow. Option D is also incorrect as hepatic vein hypertension is not a complication of cirrhosis, and hepatic vein aneurysm is a rare condition that is not directly caused by hepatic resistance to blood flow.

Increased Hepatic Resistance to Blood Flow, as Happens in Cirrhosis