title: The prophylactic portacaval shunt.
mesh_terms: D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D011167:Portacaval Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality