Distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS) has been studied extensively over the past 25 years to define its role in management of variceal bleeding. The operative technique of the shunt has not changed, but more aggressive attempts at portal-azygos disconnection have been studied for their effect on maintenan
Distal splenorenal shunting for bleeding gastric varices
โ Scribed by Dr P. G. Thomas; A. J. D'Cruz
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 408 KB
- Volume
- 81
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1323
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