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Abernethy malformation type 2: varied presentation, management and outcome

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Type 2 Abernethy malformation presents variably in children, most commonly with hepatopulmonary syndrome. Surgical shunt ligation after careful assessment of bowel congestion leads to gradual symptom improvement in most patients, with good portal flow restoration at follow-up.

Keywords

Abernethy Malformation Congenital Portosystemic Shunt Hepatopulmonary Syndrome Pediatric Hepatology Shunt Ligation Portal Vein Anomaly

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#AberneathyMalformation #PediatricSurgery #CongenitalVascular #Hepatopulmonary

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Abernethy malformation type 2: varied presentation, management and outcome. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-09-25. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/469

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