Effects of transjugular intrahepatic portasystemic shunt (TIPS) on splanchnic and systemic hemodynamics, and hepatic function in patients with portal hypertension
✍ Scribed by J. M. Rodríguez-Laiz; R. Bańares; A. Echenagusia; M. Casado; F. Camuńez; F. Pérez-Roldán; A. Diego; E. Cos; G. Clemente
- Book ID
- 112712502
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 537 KB
- Volume
- 40
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0163-2116
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