title: Aspects of treatment. The anatomical basis for portal decompressive surgery.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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