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distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS)

Indications: - portal hypertension with esophageal varices due to cirrhosis Procedure: - the distal splenic vein (part of the portal system) is attached to the left renal vein (part of the systemic venous system)

General

venous anastomosis

References

  1. Wikipedia: Distal splenorenal shunt procedure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distal_splenorenal_shunt_procedure