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Splenic vein stenting for recurrent chylous ascites in sinistral portal hypertension: a case report

BACKGROUND: Sinistral portal hypertension results from obstruction or stenosis of the splenic vein and is characterized by normal portal vein pressures and liver function tests. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common presentation and indication for treatment. Although sinistral portal hyperten...

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Autores principales: Covello, Brian, Miller, Jacob, Fourzali, Roberto
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer International Publishing 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7930171/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33656619
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s42155-021-00213-x