Splenectomy Combined with Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) versus EVL Alone for Secondary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding in Hepatosplenic Schistosomiasis: A Retrospective Case–Control Study

BACKGROUND: Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) is one of the most common causes of portal hypertension in developing countries. Variceal bleeding is the most common cause of mortality during HSS. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of splenectomy associated with endoscopic vari...

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Autores principales: Rakotomalala, Jolivet Auguste, Razafindrazoto, Chantelli Iamblaudiot, Randriamifidy, Nitah Harivony, Ralaizanaka, Behoavy Mahafaly, Maherison, Sonny, Hasina Laingonirina, Domoina Harivonjy, Rakotomaharo, Mialitiana, Rasolonjatovo, Anjaramalala Sitraka, Rakotovao, Mamisoa Anicet, Rakotozafindrabe, Andry Lalaina Rinà, Rabenjanahary, Tovo Harimanana, Fanantenantsoa, Rija, Razafimahefa, Soloniaina Hélio, Ramanampamonjy, Rado Manitrala
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9124470/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35611387
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/HMER.S367849

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