Cirrhosis causes intrahepatic portal hypertension in children as a result of which mechanism?
A)Fibrosis that increases the resistance to blood flow within the portal system
B)Increased pressure from the twisting of the common bile ducts
C)Development of collateral circulation within the portal system
D)Shunting of fluid to the spleen or abdomen

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The two basic causes of portal hypertension in children are (1) increased resistance to blood flow within the portal system and (2) increased volume of portal blood flow. Fibrosis of the liver is a major cause of resistance to blood flow in the portal system. This condition is not caused by increased pressure from twisting common bile duct, collateral circulation, or shunting of fluid to the spleen of abdomen.

Cirrhosis Causes Intrahepatic Portal Hypertension in Children as a Result