| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3282321 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with cirrhosis, hepatofugal flow of the IMV appears to increase the risk of ascites and liver decompensation but reduce the risk for gastroesophageal varices. Although IMV is associated with reduced liver function, it does not affect survival.
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Hitoshi Maruyama, Hidehiro Kamezaki, Takayuki Kondo, Tadashi Sekimoto, Taro Shimada, Masanori Takahashi, Hidehiro Okugawa, Osamu Yokosuka,