title: Portosystemic shunts.
abstract: The veterinary profession's experience with portosystemic shunts has resulted in continued description and refinement of the clinical entity. Specific and sensitive diagnostic procedures are now available and can be utilized in a clinical setting. Furthermore, portosystemic shunts can be treated successfully owing to the ability to make a quicker diagnosis and more sophisticated surgical procedures.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004285:Dogs; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008099:Liver / Q000503:physiopathology; D008102:Liver Circulation; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014680:Veins / Q000002:abnormalities