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Splenoportovenography in portal hypertension: a safe outpatient procedure
J B Dilawari1, Y K Chawla, G S Raju
1Department of Hepatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Abstract:
Splenoportovenography (SPV) was performed as an outpatient procedure in 172 patients to investigate portal hypertension. Careful technique and proper patient selection were responsible for the high success rate (95.3%) and the low complication rate (7.0%). We conclude that SPV done as an outpatient procedure is safe in expert hands and is economical.