the clinical importance of smv-pv occlusion in chronic pancreatitis lies in ( 1 ) its presentation by variceal bleeding , ( 2 ) the probable necessity for nonshunting means of control for bleeding varices , ( 3 ) the increased difficulty of operations on the pancreas because of portal hypertension , and ( 4 ) the possible confusion with pancreatic cancer .
C0030274
pancreas
C0235974
pancreatic