Abernethy malformation, also termed congenital portosystemic shunt and congenital absence of portal vein (CAPV) is the result of malformation of the splanchnic venous system. Congenital portosystemic shunts are divided into extra-and intrahepatic shunts. Two shunts have been defined: type I is
Abernethy malformation, also termed congenital portosystemic shunt and congenital absence of portal vein is the result of malformation of the splanchnic venous system. Congenital portosystemic shunts are divided into extra- and intrahepatic shunts. Two shunts have been defined: Type I is