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[Shunting procedures in portal hypertension in children (author's transl)]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1979
Insights
Portal hypertension in children was treated with shunting operations, including cavosplenal and cavomesenteric anastomoses. Most procedures resulted in patent anastomoses, indicating successful surgical outcomes for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Hepatology
- Vascular Surgery
Abstract:
31 children aged 2,5 to 14 years suffering from portal hypertension underwent shunting operations (cavosplenal and cavomesenteric anastomoses). The follow-up period covers 2 months to 8 years. Patent anastomoses could be demonstrated in 26 patients.