Resumen

We present an unusual case of extensive avascular malformations (AVMs) causing non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. This phenomenon, though previously described, is a rare clinical entity which, in the setting of life threatening portal hypertension, may require vascular decompression either by surgery or a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Palabras clave: Avascular malformation portal hypertension ascites variceal hemorrhage.

2012-06-14   |   763 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 11 Núm.4. Julio-Agosto 2012 Pags. 552-553 Ann Hepatol 2012; 11(4)