Clinical characteristics of hepatic Arterioportal shunts associated with hepatocellular carcinoma
Abstract Background Hepatic arterioportal shunt (A-P shunt) is defined as the direct blood flow established between hepatic artery and portal venous system; it is frequently observed in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Clinically, it is important to diagnose HCC associated A-P shunts, a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0899-3 |