The diagnosis and treatment of regional pancreatic portal hypertension:a report of 11 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of regional pancreatic portal hypertension.(Methods) The clinical data of 11 cases of regional pancreatic portal hypertension were analysed(retrospectively).Results The 11 cases presented with gastric varices,splenomegaly,and pancreatic disease,but liver was normal.All cases underwent surgery,including splenectomy in 9 cases,splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy in 1 case,and other operation in 1 case.No serious complication was found postoperatively.Ten cases were followed up,no re-bleeding occurred postoperatively.Conclusions Regional pancreatic portal hypertension can be diagnosed correctly preoperatively and treated effectively.