The management of portal hypertension in cystic fibrosis.
We have found that with proper selection and preoperative preparation, a major portosystemic shunt can be done with considerable safety in a majority of cystic fibrosis patients and thus provide them with significant palliation and improved quality of life.
D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D011300:Preoperative Care