Splenic artery embolisation for portal hypertention in children

Splenic artery embolisation for portal hypertention in children

<b>Background:</b> Bleeding from esophageal varices is one of the most common causes of serious gastrointestinal haemorrhage in children. We analysed our experience with the use of splenic artery embolisation and variceal sclerotherapy for bleeding oesophageal varices.<b> Patient...

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Main Authors: Meisheri Ila, Kothari Paras, Kumar Anil, Deshmukh A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Children
embolisation
portal hypertension
sclerotherapy
splenic artery
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2010;volume=7;issue=2;spage=86;epage=91;aulast=Meisheri

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