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Selective Variceal Decompression: Current Status [PDF]
Since its introduction into clinical practice in 1967, selective variceal decompression by means of a distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS) has become one of the more commonly performed portal-systemic shunting procedures in the treatment of variceal ...
Jin, Gongliang, Rikkers, Layton F.
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Plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration has been recognized as a safe and effective treatment modality for patients with gastric variceal bleeding.
Trong Binh Le +6 more
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Does Sphincteroplasty Predispose to Bile Duct Cancer? [PDF]
HPB Surgery, Volume 11, Issue 3, Page 204-206, 1999.
Strong, Russell W.
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Consensus for management of portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis (2020, Shanghai)
A stepwise treatment strategy of cirrhotic portal vein thrombosis recommended by the Chinese consensus. Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common and severe complication of liver cirrhosis. So far, there have been few consensuses or practice guidelines on the management of PVT in liver cirrhosis.
Hepatobiliary Disease Study Group +2 more
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Liver transplantation in patients with previous portasystemic shunt [PDF]
Over a 9-year period, 58 patients who had previous portasystemic shunt procedures underwent orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx) under a cyclosporine-steroid immunosuppressive regimen.
Makowka, L +5 more
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Laparoscopy in liver transplantation: The future has arrived [PDF]
In the last two decades, laparoscopy has revolutionized the field of surgery. Many procedures previously performed with an open access are now routinely carried out with the laparoscopic approach.
Berloco, Pasquale Bartolomeo +9 more
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Distal Splenorenal Shunt for Portal Vein Thrombosis after Liver Transplantation [PDF]
A 17‐yr‐oId female received a liver transplant for type I glycogen storage disease. A year later, when she experienced variceal gastrointestinal hemorrhage, an angiogram revealed thrombosis of the portal vein with hepatopetal collateral channels.
Esquivel, CO +6 more
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Global Consequences of Liver Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Liver ischemia/reperfusion injury has been extensively studied during the last decades and has been implicated in the pathophysiology of many clinical entities following hepatic surgery and transplantation. Apart from its pivotal role in the pathogenesis of the organ’s post reperfusion injury, it has also been proposed as an underlying mechanism ...
Constantinos Nastos +9 more
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Liver transplantation for the Budd-Chiari syndrome [PDF]
A retrospective study was performed that analyzed 23 patients who had an orthotopic liver transplantation for the Budd-Chiari syndrome with end-stage liver disease. Patient follow-up was as long as 14 years.
Gordon, RD +4 more
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Improved Survival with the Patients with Variceal Bleed
Variceal hemorrhage is a major cause of death in patients with cirrhosis. Over the past two decades new treatment modalities have been introduced in the management of acute variceal bleeding (AVB) and several recent studies have suggested that the outcome of patients with cirrhosis and AVB has improved. Improved supportive measures, combination therapy
Praveen Sharma +2 more
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