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Abernathy Syndrome: A Case Report and Application of Sr. Callista Roy’s Adaptation Theory/Model with Nursing Process Approach

Ananda kudari, Chetan Ramesh Sangati

Abstract


Abernethy syndrome, also known as Abernethy malformation or congenital extra hepatic portosystemic shunts (CEPS), is a rare clinical entity and manifests with different clinical symptoms. Abernethy syndrome is an abnormality of vascular development where there is shunting of portal blood into the systemic venous system. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a fast and effective modality for evaluation of Abernethy syndrome. CT scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) display all the information desired by the surgeon as well as the clinician including the anatomy of the splenic and superior mesenteric veins, size and site of the shunt, presence or absence of the portal vein radicles, and helps to plan the therapy and even the follow-up of these patients.

 


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijpn.v5i2.1310

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