Novel Design of a Portosystemic Shunt Occluder
In some breeds of dog, specifically the Yorkshire Terrier, a genetic defect exists that causes a hepatic portosystemic shunt to form. A hepatic portosystemic shunt is a vessel that when present cause blood to bypass the liver, which is responsible for filtering waste from the digestive system and mo...
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Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange
2009
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| Online Access: | http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/569 |