Use of adrenal vein conduit for splenorenal shunts: A case report

Authors
Kulkarni, VM Nagral, SS Mathur, SK
Citation
Vm. Kulkarni et al., Use of adrenal vein conduit for splenorenal shunts: A case report, HEP-GASTRO, 46(27), 1999, pp. 2033-2034
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
ISSN journal
01726390 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
27
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2033 - 2034
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-6390(199905/06)46:27<2033:UOAVCF>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We report a case with extrahepatic portal venous obstruction (EHPVO), who p resented with recurrent bleeding following a previous devascularization pro cedure and needed an emergency distal spleno-renal shunt (DSRS). Due to tec hnical difficulty because of previous scarring, the adrenal vein was used a s a conduit between the splenic vein and renal vein. The shunt's patent and the patient has been bleed-free for 2 years.