TNNMC Journal of Medical & Surgical Nursing
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 1

Abernethy Syndrome

  • Author:
  • V Priyadharshini
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Jan 28, 2026
  • Page Number: 31 to 33

Assistant Professor, KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore

Online published on 28 January, 2026.

Abstract

Abernethy malformation is a rare vascular anomaly of the portal venous system, which is also known as congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS). The clinical manifestations of this anomaly can be serious, including hepatopulmonary syndrome(HPS), which can lead to significant hypoxemia and cyanosis.

Keywords

Abernethy Malformation, CPSS, IVC