Modified Sugiura procedure for the treatment of portal hypertention in 72 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of modified Sugiura procedure in the treatment of portal hypertension.MethodWe analyzed the results of modified Sugiura procedure performed in 72 patients suffering from portal hypertension secondary to postohepatitic liver cirrhosis from January 1991 to January 2000.Results There was no operative mortality. Seventy one out of 72 (99%) patients were followed-up with a mean follow-up time of 4 years and 1 month. Hepatic coma and rebleeding rate was respectively 1% and 3%, respectively. ConclusionOur results showed that the effect of modified Sugiura procedure in the treatment of portal hypertension is satisfactory with a low complication rate, and low bleeding recurrence.