PORTACAVAL SHUNT
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Portacaval Shunt.
Portacaval Shunt - as a noun
Shunt that is created surgically between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava so that blood from the abdominal organs can bypass the liver
Example Sentences
"A portacaval shunt is a surgical procedure used to redirect blood flow away from the liver."
"The creation of a portacaval shunt is typically done to treat liver disease."
"Patients with severe cirrhosis may require a portacaval shunt to relieve pressure in the liver."
"During a portacaval shunt, a bypass channel is created between the portal vein and the inferior vena cava."
"The portacaval shunt effectively bypasses the liver, allowing blood to flow directly to the heart."
