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Technique of Porcine Liver Procurement and Orthotopic Transplantation using an Active Porto-Caval Shunt
Published on: May 7, 2015
Congenital portosystemic shunt: A case series
Eva Koulaymi1, Mayssaloun Khairallah2, Cergika Veluppillai2
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hôpital Simone Veil, Eaubonne, France.
Ultrasound (Leeds, England)
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital portosystemic shunt via ultrasound enables early detection and monitoring. Most cases show spontaneous closure within the first year, leading to favorable outcomes without surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Fetal Medicine
- Pediatric Cardiology
Background:
- Congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) presents diverse postnatal outcomes, from spontaneous resolution to severe complications.
- Prenatal identification of CPSS is crucial for timely postnatal management and improved prognosis.
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