Novel Bedside Ligation for Staged Closure of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts: A Single-Center Experience in 20 Children
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This single-center study describes a portal venous pressure-guided surgical strategy for closing congenital portosystemic shunts in 20 pediatric patients, introducing a novel bedside ligation technique for staged closure. The approach tailors one-stage versus staged intervention based on intraoperative pressure measurements during temporary shunt occlusion.
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- - Portal venous pressure monitoring during temporary occlusion guides surgical decision-making for congenital portosystemic shunt closure. - Novel bedside ligation technique enables staged closure in patients with elevated PVP, avoiding single-stage complications. - 20-patient series demonstrates feasibility of PVP-guided approach for individualized CPS management. - Staged closure strategy may reduce risk of portal hypertension complications in high-risk patients.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Novel Bedside Ligation for Staged Closure of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts: A Single-Center Experience in 20 Children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-01-30. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11443
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