Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis - an Uncommon Complication after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an innovative and relatively safe surgical approach for weight reduction in morbidly obese people. Splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) is an extremely rare complication of LSG and, if not recognized, carries a high mortality rate. This paper highligh...
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Obesity Facts |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443689 |