Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Pericardial devascularization with splenectomy was the first choice for the treatment of portal hypertension, especially for posthepatitic cirrhosis. The following were our experience: (1) thorough porto-azygos disconnection; (2) performing the operation in according to pericardial anatomy with correct surgical techniques; (3) selection of operative candidates and opportunity; (4) emphasizing perioperative management and preventing complications.
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Authors | Z Yang, F Qiu |
Journal | Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]
(Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 38
Issue 9
Pg. 645-8
(Sep 2000)
ISSN: 0529-5815 [Print] China |
PMID | 11832128
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hypertension, Portal
(etiology, surgery)
- Liver Cirrhosis
(complications)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Portacaval Shunt, Surgical
(methods)
- Retrospective Studies
- Splenectomy
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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