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Life-Threatening Electrical Storm Following Liver Transplantation: A Case Report. [PDF]
Araujo Coelho DR+7 more
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Liver transplantation in the management of portal hypertension [PDF]
Iwatsuki, S, Mazzaferro, V, Starzl, TE
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Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage carries significant morbidity and mortality in patients with portal hypertension and cirrhosis. The optimal prevention strategy for rebleeding in these patients remains controversial with respect to the safety and efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) versus a portocaval surgical shunt (PC).
Jason L. Sperry+2 more
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Small-diameter portacaval h-graft shunt: A paradigm shift back to surgical shunting in the management of variceal bleeding in patients with preserved liver function [PDF]
Small-diameter portacaval H-graft (SDPHG) shunts are partial portosystemic shunts that control variceal bleeding while preserving nutrient blood flow to the liver, minimizing postoperative encephalopathy and liver failure. Since July 1, 1997, we placed SDPHG shunts in 18 patients (age, 52.1 ± 2.6 years; range, 35 to 72 years ...
Bruce A. Runyon+5 more
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