[Hemolysis associated with intrahepatic percutaneous portosystemic shunt].
Two cases of intravascular hemolysis in patients with intrahepatic percutaneous portosystemic shunt are described. This is a recently reported complication, the incidence of which currently remains unknown. Following analysis of different possible mechanisms, it is suggested that a relationship may exist between the hemolysis and the number of the inserted prosthesis and length of the intraportal segment of the stent.
Servicio de Medicina de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.
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Pérez Roldan
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Rodríguez Laíz
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Casado
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Bañares
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Lago
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Clemente
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Echenagusía
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Camúñez
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D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011170:Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*