Review
Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2008; 14(39): 5969-5979
Published online Oct 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5969
Figure 1
Figure 1 Schematic demonstration of different types of Abernethy abnormality[2]. SMV: Superior mesenteric vein; HV: Hepatic vein; SV: Splenic vein; PV: Portal vein; IVC: Inferior vena cava.
Figure 2
Figure 2 Schematic demonstration of decision-making advices for treatment of Abernethy malformation. LD: Liver dysfunction; FNH: Focal nodular hyperplasia; PSE: Porto-systemic encephalopathy; PH: Portal hypertension; LT: Liver transplantation.