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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2017; 23(47): 8426-8431
Published online Dec 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426
Published online Dec 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426
Figure 1 Volume rendering CECT (portal phase).
Showing the giant porto-systemic shunt, patent portal and splenic veins and no gastro-esophageal varices. The shunt extends from the inferior part of the spleno-mesenteric confluence to the left hypogastric vein. Enlarged calibre of the superior mesenteric vein is visible at the confluence.
- Citation: de Martinis L, Groppelli G, Corti R, Moramarco LP, Quaretti P, De Cata P, Rotondi M, Chiovato L. Disabling portosystemic encephalopathy in a non-cirrhotic patient: Successful endovascular treatment of a giant inferior mesenteric-caval shunt via the left internal iliac vein. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(47): 8426-8431
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i47/8426.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426