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Alfidi's syndrome
Associated persons:
Ralph J. Alfidi
Description:
Occlusion of the celiac axis resulting in hypertension. There is collateral flow from the superior mesentery artery and the right renal artery to the splanchnic bed.
Bibliography:
- R. J. Alfidi, et al:
Renal-splanchnic steal. Report of a case.
Cleveland Clinic Quarterly, Cleveland, Ohio, 1967, 34: 43-54.
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