Laparoscopic splenic artery ligation for hypersplenism in cirrhosis: A case series

Laparoscopic splenic artery ligation for hypersplenism in cirrhosis: A case series

Background: Splenectomy for the treatment of hypersplenism in patients with cirrhosis (HIC) is related with complications. Laparoscopic splenic artery ligation (LSAL) may be an alternative treatment option. Aims: To evaluate safety and feasibility of LSAL in the treatment of HIC. Patients and Method...

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Main Authors: Hirdaya H Nag, Sandip Chandrasekar, John M Manipadum, Bettageri G Vageesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Subjects:
Complications
cirrhosis
hypersplenism
splenectomy
splenic artery (SA) ligation
Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2016;volume=12;issue=4;spage=334;epage=337;aulast=Nag

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