title: Anatomical basis of splenorenal anastomosis via the retroperitoneal approach.
abstract: The authors describe the anatomical basis of splenorenal anastomosis via the retroperitoneal approach. This technique can be used in cases where the transperitoneal approach is contraindicated.
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000601:surgery*