Learning on ScreenPorta-Cavala Anastomosis in the Treatment of Portal Hypertension
- Synopsis
- Diagrams and x-rays illustrate the causes of portal hypertension and the indications for surgery. A patient with portal obstruction due to cirrhosis of the liver is chosen to undergo porta-caval anastomosis. The instruments required and the pre-operative procedures are shown, including portal venograms and splenic venography. The operation is then demonstrated. Concludes with post-operative requirements, tables of mortality and complications.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1968
- Availability
- Free loan to members
- Uses
- Postgraduates. *BMA/BLAT
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- hypertension; protal hypertension; surgery
Credits
- Director
- Kenneth Rittener
- Producer
- Stanley Schofield
- Contributor
- Alan H Hunt; Derek Ollerenshaw
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
BMA Film and Video Library
- Web
- http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7383 6690
- Fax
- 020 7388 2544
- Address
- BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
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