Abstract
Portal hypertension presents significant challenges to the laparoscopic surgeon. Here we review the case of a successful laparoscopic splenectomy in a patient with sinistral portal hypertension. The value of preoperative splenic artery embolization is highlighted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 87 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Surgical endoscopy |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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