The Usefulness of Distal Splenorenal Shunt in Children with Portal Hypertension for the Treatment of Severe Thrombocytopenia and Leukopenia

Background In the current era of transplantation and therapeutic endoscopy, the role of the distal splenorenal shunt (DSRS) for portal hypertension (PH) has diminished. We reviewed the outcome of the use of DSRS in children to determine the usefulness of this operation.