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Posttraumatic intrapancreatic aortosplenic fistula causing portal hypertension.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14514565     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Arterioportal fistulas are uncommon. The case of a patient with massive uncontrollable esophageal variceal bleeding is presented. Reversible portal hypertension was caused by a posttraumatic giant intrapancreatic aortosplenic fistula. Percutaneous closure was unsuccessful, and pancreatectomy was performed to control the bleeding. The case is discussed and the literature on this exceptional cause of portal hypertension is reviewed.
Authors:
Oscar Estrada; Carlos-A Mestres; Miguel-A López-Boado; Juan A Salmerón; José Visa; Juan-Carlos García-Valdecasas
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0218-4923     ISO Abbreviation:  Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann     Publication Date:  2003 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-09-29     Completed Date:  2004-03-11     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9503417     Medline TA:  Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann     Country:  Singapore    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  272-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of General Surgery, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abdominal Injuries / complications*
Adult
Angiography
Aorta / injuries*
Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology*,  radiography,  surgery
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
Humans
Hypertension, Portal / etiology*
Male
Splenic Vein / injuries*
Wounds, Stab / complications*

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