Why is prophylactic portal nondecompressive surgery effective in preventing hemorrhage from esophageal varices?
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Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery*