Mitra shunt (spleen preserving, side to side lieno-renal shunt) for portal hypertension with hypersplenism in early infancy

Mitra shunt (spleen preserving, side to side lieno-renal shunt) for portal hypertension with hypersplenism in early infancy

Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is the commonest cause of portal hypertension presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding and splenomegaly. Medical management of this condition may provide relief, but involves repeated hospital visits and endoscopic procedures. Surgery is an effective cur...

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Main Authors: Sangram Shinde, Sarath Gopalan, Deepak K Kandpal, Sujit K Chowdhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Subjects:
Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction
Mitra shunt
side to side lieno-renal shunt
Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2014;volume=19;issue=2;spage=96;epage=99;aulast=Shinde

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