Anaesthetic management of extrahepatic portal venous obstruction

Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction (EHPVO) is the commonest cause of portal hypertension and variceal bleeding in children. Major concerns are growth retardation, decrease lean body mass and loss of muscle that may lead to postoperative respiratory failure. Upper abdominal surgery with severe pa...

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Main Authors: Nishith Govil, Nilesh Chandra, Surjyendu Ghosh, Mridul Dhar, Intezar Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Bali Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://www.bjoaonline.com/article.asp?issn=2549-2276;year=2018;volume=2;issue=3;spage=102;epage=104;aulast=Govil;type=0