Portacaval Shunt Performed During Pregnancy

Emergency Portacaval Anastomosis in Pregnancy

“…This case represents the fifth recorded portal decompression in pregnancy. In the other 4 cases, 4 live children have been produced (O'Leary & Bepko 1962, Chapis 1964, Johnston et al 1965 Whelton & Sherlock 1968). Since the type of cirrhosis present is typical of that seen in association with ulcerative colitis, it is probable that the latter is the cause.…”