High Incidence of Thrombosis of the Portal Venous System After Laparoscopic Splenectomy

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Authors

Masataka Ikeda · Osaka University

Mitsugu Sekimoto · Osaka University

Shuji Takiguchi · Osaka University

Masaru Kubota · Osaka University

Masakazu Ikenaga · Osaka University

Hirofumi Yamamoto · Osaka University

Yoshiyuki Fujiwara · Osaka University

Abstract

PSVT is a more frequent complication of laparoscopic splenectomy than previously reported but can be treated safely following early detection by CT with contrast.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 241, Issue 2, pp. 208-216

DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000151794.28392.a6

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