Abstract
The first described case of superior vena caval obstruction associated with a chronically implanted peritoneovenous shunt occurred in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome eight months after placement, and necessitated operative portal decompression and shunt removal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 758-760 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of surgery |
Volume | 190 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1979 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery