Incidental diagnosis of silent extrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2024)

Extrahepatic portosystemic shunts are a very rare disease. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are needed to prevent serious complications. In asymptomatic patients, conservative treatment is an option.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
prognostic factors
combination therapy
coronary artery
patient reported outcomes
pulmonary artery
pulmonary arterial hypertension