| Literature DB >> 10854516 |
D E Jaroszewski1, R T Schlinkert, R J Gray.
Abstract
Portal hypertension presents significant challenges to the laparoscopic surgeon. Here we review the case of a successful laparoscopic splenectomy in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension. The value of preoperative splenic artery embolization is highlighted.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10854516 DOI: 10.1007/s004649901203
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Endosc ISSN: 0930-2794 Impact factor: 4.584