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postcaval shunt |
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postcaval shunt [-kā′vəl] Etymology: L, post, after, vena cava + ME, shunten any of several surgical anastomoses of the portal and systemic circulations to relieve symptoms of portal hypertension. Also called portacaval shunt, portal venous shunt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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