Method for reducing hypertension of a liver

Details Method for reducing hypertension of a liver Method for reducing hypertension of a liver

1982-03-31

1985-02-26

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

3 1, 3 14, 604 9, 604284, A61B 1900, A61F 100

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045012636

ABSTRACT:
In an organism having a vascular system, a device and method for diverting blood flow from one blood vessel to another, such as from the hepatic artery to the portal vein for reducing hypertension of the liver. The method includes the implantation of a device according to the invention by which blood is diverted. A conduit is inserted within one vessel, normally a vein, and blood diverted to the conduit from another vessel such as an artery, wherein the blood is mixed.

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