This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
The preferred Shunt procedure for the patient with portal
hypertension having acceptable operative risk and adequate
liver function is 
Select and explain. 
A. End to Side Porto caval Shunt, B. Side to Side Porto Caval Shunt, C. Mesocaval Shunt, D. Distal Spleno renal Shunt
D: Distal Spleno renal Shunt
Answer: D: Distal Spleno renal Shunt 
Explanation: None