[Full-course management of portal hypertension: simplicity is the ultimate sophistication]

The standardized diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension should emphasize the chain-type full-course management including early screening, early diagnosis, tertiary prevention, and emergent management. The high-quality research and translational applications of key scientific or hot issues in clinical practice are effective means to achieve individualized and precise management of patients with portal hypertension. Full-course management of portal hypertension is complex and complicated. It is necessary to initial the clinical research with clear endpoint, strict criterion, and appropriate reference. Meanwhile, the technological product with effective translation, objective evaluation, and wide promotion is also indispensable for optimizing the current practice continuously: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.