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Selective shunt in schistosomiasis in Egypt.

A A Salam1, F A Ezzat, K M Abu-Elmagd

  • 1Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

American Journal of Surgery
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Selective shunting is a safe and effective treatment for hepatic schistosomiasis patients with variceal bleeding. This study in Egypt shows positive outcomes for this specific patient group.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Parasitology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting the liver.
  • Hepatic schistosomiasis can lead to severe complications like variceal bleeding.
  • Effective treatment options for this condition are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of selective shunting.
  • To assess the procedure in patients with hepatic schistosomiasis and variceal bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • A joint study conducted in Egypt.
  • Inclusion of 170 patients with biopsy-proven hepatic schistosomiasis.
  • Patients had a history of variceal bleeding.

Main Results:

  • The selective shunt procedure was found to be safe.
  • The procedure demonstrated effectiveness in the studied patients.
  • Positive outcomes were observed in the treatment of this population.

Conclusions:

  • Selective shunting is a viable treatment for hepatic schistosomiasis.
  • The procedure offers a safe and effective solution for variceal bleeding in these patients.

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