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An unusual presentation of a congenital intrahepatic arterioportal fistula in an infant with Down syndrome
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An unusual presentation of a congenital intrahepatic arterioportal fistula in an infant with Down syndrome

James N. Bogert, D. Dean Potter, Sheri Crow, Grace M. Arteaga and Deborah K. Freese
Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol.46(1), pp.252-255
01/01/2011
PMID: 21238680

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Life Sciences & Biomedicine Pediatrics Science & Technology Surgery
Congenital intrahepatic arterioportal fistula is a rare entity that most often presents with symptoms of portal hypertension and malabsorption. We discuss a patient who presented with distributive shock, congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, ascites, and a history of severe constipation. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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