Isolated ectopic jejunal varices in a patient with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction – A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106299
Abstract: Introduction and importance Among the various causes for lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ectopic varices constitute a small chunk. Though rare, these can pose a diagnostic challenge with recurrent bleed leading to multiple admission and blood transfusions.… read more here.
Keywords: vein obstruction; ectopic jejunal; portal vein; case ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Splenic Stiffness in Patients of Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction Using 2D Shear Wave Elastography: Comparison with Intra-Operative Portal Pressure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2017.12.002
Abstract: Background/Aims To compare splenic stiffness (SS) with intra-operative portal pressures (PPs) in patients of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO). Methods Twenty-one patients (14 males; 7 females) of mean age 20.4 years with clinical and sonographic… read more here.
Keywords: splenic stiffness; vein; patients extrahepatic; extrahepatic portal ... See more keywords
Recanalization of Chronic Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in Pediatric Patients Using a Minilaparotomy Approach
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002206
Abstract: Purpose: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is the most frequent cause of portal hypertension in children. Some patients are not amenable to meso-Rex bypass and alternative surgeries do not restore physiologic flow. We aim to… read more here.
Keywords: recanalization; vein obstruction; vein; extrahepatic portal ... See more keywords
Computed Tomography Image of Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2297-18
Abstract: A 17-year-old man was referred with a history of abdominal pain of several years duration. Physical examination was normal with normal hepatic-biliary enzyme levels and slight liver disfunction with aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase of 33/57 IU/L.… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; vein; vein obstruction; portal vein ... See more keywords
Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in Children: Role of Preoperative Imaging
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DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.207634
Abstract: Aim: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is characterized by features of recent thrombosis or portal hypertension with portal cavernoma as a sequel of portal vein obstruction. Imaging of spleno-portal axis is the mainstay for the… read more here.
Keywords: vein; vein obstruction; portal vein; preoperative imaging ... See more keywords