Balloon-Occluded Microwave Ablation: A Potential Therapeutic Option in Liver Lesions Bearing Close Proximity to Major Hepatic and/or Portal Veins
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1723-0
Abstract: To the Editor, Microwave ablation (MWA) is potentially more effective than radiofrequency ablation (RFA), with some studies reporting a lower rate of local tumour progression in MWA [1]. Nonetheless, coagulative necrosis may be difficult to… read more here.
Keywords: mwa; ablation; segment; liver ... See more keywords
A case of colonic varices complicated by alcoholic cirrhosis treated using balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-018-0857-1
Abstract: A 44-year-old man with cirrhosis arising from alcohol abuse manifested melena caused by the rupture of esophageal varices. He received endoscopic variceal ligation for the initial hemostasis, followed by endoscopic injection sclerotherapy as an additional… read more here.
Keywords: occluded retrograde; colonic varices; cirrhosis; retrograde transvenous ... See more keywords
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for treatment of portal hypertensive related varices
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DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000000915
Abstract: Purpose of review Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) is becoming a more commonly used procedure to manage various complications of liver disease. It is important to understand the technique of the procedure, the indications for… read more here.
Keywords: balloon occluded; retrograde transvenous; occluded retrograde; transvenous obliteration ... See more keywords
Portal-systemic Encephalopathy due to Complicated Spleno-renal Shunt Successfully Treated with Balloon-occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Using a Double Coaxial Balloon Catheter System and Shape-memory Coils
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0247-17
Abstract: A 70-year-old woman with hepatitis C cirrhosis underwent balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for hepatic encephalopathy due to spleno-renal shunt. Because the shunt was thick, long, and winding, we used a coaxial and double interruption system,… read more here.
Keywords: occluded retrograde; retrograde transvenous; balloon; balloon occluded ... See more keywords
[Fundal variceal bleeding treated with balloon occluded endoscopic inyection sclerotherapy. Report of two cases].
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DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872017001001336
Abstract: Management of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by fundal varices is particularly difficult to manage. The options are: transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), endoscopic injection of cyanoacrylate or balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO). We report a 63… read more here.
Keywords: bleeding; report; variceal bleeding; fundal variceal ... See more keywords
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration combined with EUS-guided coil embolization and endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection therapy of gastric varices with huge gastrorenal shunt (with videos)
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DOI: 10.4103/eus-d-21-00157
Abstract: A 66-year-old man who presented with repeated hematemesis three times for 7 days with a history of cirrhosis and schistosomiasis was admitted to our department. The Child-Pugh score was A/6, and MELD score was 9.… read more here.
Keywords: gastrorenal shunt; endoscopic; occluded retrograde; gastric varices ... See more keywords