Spontaneous splenorenal shunt
Last revised by Yaïr Glick on 27 Apr 2023
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Glick Y, Elfeky M, et al. Spontaneous splenorenal shunt. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-19361
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19361
Article created:
1 Sep 2012,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
27 Apr 2023,
Yaïr Glick ◉
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Synonyms:
- Splenorenal shunts
- Splenorenal collaterals
- Splenorenal shunting
- Lienorenal shunt
A spontaneous splenorenal shunt (or simply splenorenal shunt) refers to an abnormal collateral portosystemic communication between the splenic vein and the left renal vein. It is one of the features of portal hypertension.
See also
References
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