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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2006; 12(39): 6331-6338
Published online Oct 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i39.6331
Published online Oct 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i39.6331
Table 3 Causes of death of patients submitted to DSRS (n = 26) or ES (n = 31)
| Causes of death | DSRS | ES |
| Digestive bleeding | 1 (4%) | 5 (16%) |
| Liver failure | 6 (23%) | 11 (36%) |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 13 (50%) | 10 (32%) |
| Other causes | 6 (23%) | 5 (16%) |
- Citation: Santambrogio R, Opocher E, Costa M, Bruno S, Ceretti AP, Spina GP. Natural history of a randomized trial comparing distal spleno-renal shunt with endoscopic sclerotherapy in the prevention of variceal rebleeding: A lesson from the past. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(39): 6331-6338
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i39/6331.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i39.6331