It is concluded that distal splenorenal shunt is a safe and effective surgical procedure for treatment of esophageal variceal bleeding, especially with some experience.

• 作者利用超音波测定吻合处通畅情形及其血流量，作为追踪之主妥方法。因此作者认为如具经验，此术对治疗食道静脉出血为一有效且安全的方法。