Paloma Triana Junco, Ana Alvarez, Mariela Dore, Javier Jimenez Gomez, Alba Sánchez Galán, Alejandra Vilanova-Sánchez, Ane Andres, Jose Luis Encinas, Leopoldo Martinez, Francisco Hernandez, Manuel Lopez Santamaria
AIM: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is a frequent cause of noncirrhotic portal hypertension in children. The aim of this study is to analyze long-term results after diversion surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of EHPVO patients who underwent diversion surgery analyzing number of platelets, leukocytes, prothrombin activity, splenomegaly, and gastrointestinal bleeding 10 years after surgery. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients were evaluated, mostly males (64%) and presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding (46%)...
August 7, 2018: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery