distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS)
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Indications
- portal hypertension with esophageal varices due to cirrhosis
Procedure
- the distal splenic vein (part of the portal system) is attached to the left renal vein (part of the systemic venous system)
More general terms
References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Distal splenorenal shunt procedure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distal_splenorenal_shunt_procedure