ESOPHAGEAL VARICEAL BLEEDING CAUSED BY HYPOPLASIA OF THE PORTAL VEIN IN A PATIENT WITH THE KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME |
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| Authors: | Ramó n Bataller,Miquel Sans,Angels Escorsell,Josep I. Elizalde,Jaume Bosch,Juan Rodé s |
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| Affiliation: | Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The case of a patient affected by Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome presenting with esophageal variceal bleeding caused by hypoplasia of the vena porta is reported. Hemostasis was achieved by performing a proximal spleno-renal shunt. We discuss the likely association of this mesodermal development abnormality and vascular disorders of the portal vein. |
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