METHODS Preoperative assessment All PHPH children are considered potential candidates
for MRB and, therefore, all are assessed using a standardized diagnostic clinical, laboratory …

Shneider BL, Bosch J, de Franchis R, Emre SH, Groszmann RJ, Ling SC, Lorenz JM,
Squires RH, Superina RA, Thompson AE, Mazariegos GV. Portal Hypertension in Children …

One of the most important causes of portal hypertension among children is extrahepatic
portal vein thrombosis (EHPVT). The most common risk factors for EHPVT are neonatal …

Abstract Background Meso-Rex bypass (MRB) and portosystemic surgical shunt (PSS) are
both used to treat extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) in children. The aim of this …

Background Children with extrahepatic portal hypertension typically present with
cavernomatous transformation of the portal vein and a poorly defined intrahepatic portal vein …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this article is to illustrate the imaging features of patients with
extrahepatic portal venous obstruction who are evaluated before or after a Rex shunt …

Introduction. Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction is an important cause of portal
hypertension among children. The etiology is heterogeneous and there are few evidences …

Abstract Background/Purpose Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is an important
cause of chronic portal hypertension in children. Although usually idiopathic in etiology …

Purpose To review surgical management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) at
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and compare MesoRex shunt (MRS) with …

Background: The management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) in children is
controversial. We report our experience with a prospective evaluation of a stepwise protocol …