Application of artificial intelligence in portal hypertension and esophagogastric varices

Esophagogastric variceal bleeding is a common and severe complication of cirrhotic portal hypertension. Hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement and esophagogastroduodenoscopy are the diagnostic gold standards for portal hypertension and esophagogastric variceal bleeding, respectively. With advancements in artificial intelligence in medicine, non-invasive diagnostic methods are increasingly replacing traditional invasive procedures, permitting more rational and personalized patient care. This review summarizes the formation and diagnosis of portal hypertension, as well as the primary prophylaxis, secondary prophylaxis, and management of acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding. This study also highlights the latest progress in artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension and esophagogastric varices.