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Bilateral gastric venous decompression by a modified Warren shunt.

N Nagasue, Y Ogawa, S Hirose

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel Warren shunt modification effectively decompressed esophageal and gastric varices in two liver cirrhosis patients. This surgical technique prevented recurrent bleeding and encephalopathy, offering a promising option for portal hypertension management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Interventional Radiology

    Background:

    • Esophagogastric varices in liver cirrhosis patients pose a significant risk of life-threatening hemorrhage.
    • Traditional surgical interventions for portal hypertension have limitations in simultaneously decompressing critical venous systems.

    Observation:

    • A modified Warren shunt was performed on two patients with liver cirrhosis and varices.
    • The procedure involved simultaneous decompression of coronary and short gastric venous systems.
    • A Gore-Tex graft facilitated drainage from the splenic to the left renal vein, with splenic vein ligation.

    Findings:

    • The modified shunt remained patent post-operation.
    • Immediate and effective decompression of varices was observed in both patients.

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  • No recurrent variceal hemorrhage or post-shunt encephalopathy occurred during follow-up.

    • Implications:

    • This surgical modification offers a potentially effective treatment for selected patients with portal hypertension.
    • The technique may be suitable for both elective and emergency surgical scenarios.
    • It presents a viable option for preventing complications associated with esophagogastric varices.