Oesophageal varices in schistosomiasis: treatment with a modified Warren's distal splenorenal shunt.

Authors :: Aboul-Enein A
Source :: The Journal of cardiovascular surgery [J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)] 1985 Mar-Apr; Vol. 26 (2), pp. 164-7.
Publication Year :: 1985
Abstract: Thirty-five patients of bleeding oesophageal varices were treated by modified Warren's distal splenorenal procedure. In this procedure the spleen was removed. The value of the technique in maintaining liver perfusion, and relieving hypersplenism is discussed.

Subjects :: Esophageal and Gastric Varices etiology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage etiology
Humans
Liver Circulation
Splenectomy
Esophageal and Gastric Varices surgery
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage surgery
Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical methods
Schistosomiasis complications
Splenorenal Shunt, Surgical methods

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