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World J Hepatol. Jul 27, 2021; 13(7): 774-780
Published online Jul 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i7.774
Published online Jul 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i7.774
Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the mechanisms of varices formation in wandering spleen with splenic torsion.
SV: Splenic vein; GV: Gastric varices; CV: Collateral vein; GEV: Gastroepiploeic vein; SMV: Superior mesenteric vein; PV: Portal vein. Please note that thick arrow denotes more frequent mechanism and thin arrow denotes less frequent mechanism.
- Citation: Jha AK, Bhagwat S, Dayal VM, Suchismita A. Torsion of spleen and portal hypertension: Pathophysiology and clinical implications. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(7): 774-780
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v13/i7/774.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v13.i7.774