Warrens Operation [Paperback]

1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminary Investigations.- Histological Definition.- Clinical and Biochemical Assessment.- Ascertainment of Encephalopathy.- Functional Study of the Enteroportohepatic Circulation.- 3. IndicationsContra-indications.- Emergency.- Pathology.- Age and General Conditions.- Previous Haemorrhage.- Anatomical Contra-indications.- Ascites.- Hypersplenism.- Haemodynamic Contra-indications.- 4. Preparation for the Operation.- 5. Technique.- 6. Postoperative Treatment.- 7. Personal Cases.- 8. Results.- A) Clinical Results.- Operative Mortality.- Postoperative Complications.- Long-term Mortality.- Varices  Haemorrhagic Relapses.- Hepatic Function.- Encephalopathy.- B) Haemodynamic Results.- Portal Perfusion.- Hepatofugal Pathways.- Patency of the Shunt.- 9. Conclusions.- 10. References.- 11. Subject Index.Springer Book Archives