Retrograde transvenous obliteration for the prevention of variceal rebleeding in patients with portal vein thrombosis: a multicenter study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07109-9
Abstract: Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of retrograde transvenous obliteration (RTO) for the prevention of variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis (PVT). Methods Consecutive cirrhotic patients with PVT who underwent RTO for the… read more here.
Keywords: retrograde transvenous; variceal rebleeding; portal vein; vein thrombosis ... 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
Simultaneous use of plug-assisted and coil-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration for treating refractory hepatic encephalopathy in a patient with two portosystemic shunts: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033961
Abstract: Rationale: Plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (PARTO) or coil-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (CARTO) are alternative treatments for gastric variceal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy. Both procedures have fewer complications related to balloon rupture or sclerosing agents and… read more here.
Keywords: hepatic encephalopathy; transvenous obliteration; plug; 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
Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for the Treatment of Gastric Varices: The Role of Intra-Procedural Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
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DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.2.223
Abstract: Objective To investigate the technical and clinical outcomes of plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (PARTO) for the treatment of gastric varices (GV) and to evaluate the role of intra-procedural cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) performed during PARTO… read more here.
Keywords: obliteration; assisted retrograde; retrograde transvenous; intra procedural ... See more keywords
A comprehensive review of transvenous obliteration techniques in the management of gastric varices.
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DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.21193
Abstract: Bleeding gastric varices (GVs) is a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension, with higher morbidity and mortality rates compared with bleeding esophageal varices (EVs). The endovascular techniques for the management of GVs are mainly transjugular intrahepatic… read more here.
Keywords: obliteration; techniques management; transvenous obliteration; gastric varices ... See more keywords