Open AccessArteriovenous Fistula of the Splenic Vessels Producing Ascites
Author(s) -
W. Cassel,
John A. Spittel,
F. Henry Ellis,
ANDREÉ J. BRUWER
Publication year - 1957
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/01.cir.16.6.1077
Subject(s) - medicine , arteriovenous fistula , ascites , fistula , radiology , surgery , portal hypertension , portal vein , splenic vein , cirrhosis
Arteriovenous fistula involving the portal vein or its tributaries is a rare condition that in some cases can be treated successfully by surgery if it is recognized. The clinical manifestations and diagnostic criteria are presented.
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