The external jugular vein is a feasible and safe alternative access for retrieval of inferior vena cava filter.

Purpose: The purpose is to analyze whether the external jugular vein (EJV) is a feasible and safe alternative access for the retrieval IVCFs designed for the jugular approach.

Methods: This study was designed as a nonrandomized, controlled study. The patients were divided into two groups: the IJV or EJV access groups.

Laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos disconnection: clinical research in the treatment of portal hypertension.

To investigate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy and portaazygous devascularization, we studied laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos devascularization patients within the peri-operative period. Clinical data and curative effect are detailed alongside statistical analysis. The laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos devascularization operation time was 2.