| Literature DB >> 310249 |
F A Reichle, W F Fahmy, M Golsorkhi.
Abstract
In a randomized study, the rate of postshunt encephalopathy was significantly lower after distal splenorenal shunting than after mesocaval shunting. Either shunt can be performed electively with a low operative mortality. If initial hemorrhage cannot be controlled, mortality may be minimized by mesocaval shunting. Advanced cirrhosis is not a contraindication to elective or emergency portasystemic shunting.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 310249 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(79)90004-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Surg ISSN: 0002-9610 Impact factor: 2.565