Embolization of spontaneous portosystemic shunt for cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension: a review of current status

Spontaneous portosystemic shunt (SPSS) has not yet drawn enough attention. The incidence of SPSS in cirrhotic patients is 38%-40%, and 46%-70% of cirrhotic patients with refractory encephalopathy show SPSS. Embolization of SPSS may be a safe and effective method for the treatment of refractory encep...

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Main Authors: WU Wenbin, HAN Guohong
Format: Article
Language:zho
Published: Editorial Department of Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2015-09-01
Series:Linchuang Gandanbing Zazhi
Online Access:http://www.lcgdbzz.org/qk_content.asp?id=6871