Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Situs Inversus Totalis - A Case Report
Journal Title: American Journal of Interventional Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
We describe the third case of successful transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation for the treatment of refractory ascites due to cirrhosis in a known case of situs inversus totalis.
Authors and Affiliations
Nischal G Kundaragi, Naveen Ganjoo
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