title: [Return to the home environment and to work of the patient treated with portacaval anastomsosis].
abstract: Social and occupational reinsertion is examined with reference to a series of 137 patients subjected to side-to-side porto-cava anastomosis for portal hypertension due to cirrhosis of the liver. Postoperative occupational reinstatement was possible in a group of patients (39.42%) who had been compelled to work less on account of haemorrhages. Considering the seriousness of the operation and the long convalescence required, there was a good overall recommencement of occupational activity (73.72%). The view is expressed that continuous contact with the hospital is essential, since this will more readily ensure that the basic hygienic and dietetic rules applicable to the patient are respected. In addition, it is felt that the patient should be required to lead as normal a life as possible, in spite of his underlying liver alteration.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011167:Portacaval Shunt, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational
vernacular_title: Sul reinserimento nell'ambiente familiare e di lavoro dell'operato di anastomosi porto-cava.