Yao, Hou Shan Randomized clinical trial of vessel sealing system (LigaSure) in esophagogastric devascularization and splenectomy in patients with portal hypertension. [electronic resource] - American journal of surgery Jul 2011 - 82-90 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 1879-1883 Standard No.: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.10.016 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdultAgedBlood Loss, SurgicalDouble-Blind MethodElectrocoagulation--instrumentationEsophageal and Gastric Varices--surgeryEsophagus--blood supplyFemaleGastrointestinal Hemorrhage--surgeryHemostasis, Surgical--instrumentationHumansHypertension, Portal--etiologyLiver Cirrhosis--complicationsMaleMiddle AgedSplenectomyStomach--blood supplyTime Factors