Effectiveness of Rex shunt in children with portal hypertension following liver transplantation or with primary portal hypertension (original) (raw)
2009, Pediatric Transplantation
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The study assesses the effectiveness of the Rex shunt procedure in pediatric patients suffering from portal hypertension, particularly following liver transplantation or due to primary portal hypertension. A total of 25 patients were analyzed, focusing on long-term outcomes associated with different types of venous grafts used in shunting. Findings indicate that Rex shunting restores portal vein flow and is effective in managing complications such as hypersplenism and gastrointestinal bleeding, highlighting the necessity for further research on post-operative care and anticoagulation strategies.
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