Aspects of treatment. The anatomical basis for portal decompressive surgery.
Definitive surgical techniques used in the treatment of portal hypertension all aim to achieve portal venous decompression. The historic development of the various procedures currently employed provides a broad repertoire of surgical operations. Each of the procedures merits consideration and may be specifically indicated in a given situation. Description of the operative steps emphasizes the importance of the anatomical relationships of the various structures.
D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000601:surgery; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000601:surgery*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000601:surgery; D011167:Portacaval Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D011168:Portal System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000601:surgery; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000601:surgery