European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Jan 2009
A 20-year experience with portal and superior mesenteric venous injuries: has anything changed?
To identify predictive factors causing mortality in patients with injuries to the portal (PV) and superior mesenteric veins (SMV). ⋯ Despite improvements in trauma care, mortality of PV and SMV injuries remains high. Shock, active hemorrhage, and associated injuries were predictive of increased mortality.