| Literature DB >> 25189666 |
Zachary L Bercu1, Sachin B Sheth2, Amir Noor3, Robert A Lookstein4, Aaron M Fischman5, F Scott Nowakowski6, Edward Kim7, Rahul S Patel8.
Abstract
The creation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a critical procedure for the treatment of recurrent variceal bleeding and refractory ascites in the setting of portal hypertension. Chronic portal vein thrombosis remains a relative contraindication to conventional TIPS and options are limited in this scenario. Presented is a novel technique for management of refractory ascites in a patient with hepatitis C cirrhosis and chronic portal and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis secondary to schistosomiasis and lupus anticoagulant utilizing fluoroscopically guided percutaneous mesocaval shunt creation.Entities:
Keywords: Mesocaval; Portal hypertension; Portal vein thrombosis; Shunt; Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25189666 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-014-0989-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0174-1551 Impact factor: 2.740