Disseminated tuberculosis following invasive procedures for peripancreatic lymph node tuberculosis with portal vein obstruction: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-022-01624-6
Abstract: Peripancreatic tuberculous lymphadenopathy can mimic pancreatic cancer on imaging. There have only a few reports on varices from portal vein obstruction due to abdominal tuberculous lymphadenopathy. Iatrogenic disseminated tuberculosis is also rare. Herein, we present… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis; disseminated tuberculosis; portal vein; vein obstruction ... See more keywords
Isolated ectopic jejunal varices in a patient with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction – A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106299
Abstract: Introduction and importance Among the various causes for lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ectopic varices constitute a small chunk. Though rare, these can pose a diagnostic challenge with recurrent bleed leading to multiple admission and blood transfusions.… read more here.
Keywords: vein obstruction; ectopic jejunal; portal vein; case ... See more keywords
Recanalization of Chronic Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in Pediatric Patients Using a Minilaparotomy Approach
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000002206
Abstract: Purpose: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is the most frequent cause of portal hypertension in children. Some patients are not amenable to meso-Rex bypass and alternative surgeries do not restore physiologic flow. We aim to… read more here.
Keywords: recanalization; vein obstruction; vein; extrahepatic portal ... See more keywords
Venous stent versus conventional stent for the treatment of central vein obstruction in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1177/02841851211005163
Abstract: BACKGROUND Endovascular treatment is a first-line treatment for upper thoracic central vein obstruction (CVO). Few studies using bare venous stents (BVS) in CVO have been conducted. PURPOSE To evaluate the treatment performance of upper thoracic… read more here.
Keywords: central vein; treatment; vein obstruction; hemodialysis patients ... See more keywords
Computed Tomography Image of Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2297-18
Abstract: A 17-year-old man was referred with a history of abdominal pain of several years duration. Physical examination was normal with normal hepatic-biliary enzyme levels and slight liver disfunction with aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase of 33/57 IU/L.… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; vein; vein obstruction; portal vein ... See more keywords
Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in Children: Role of Preoperative Imaging
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DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.207634
Abstract: Aim: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is characterized by features of recent thrombosis or portal hypertension with portal cavernoma as a sequel of portal vein obstruction. Imaging of spleno-portal axis is the mainstay for the… read more here.
Keywords: vein; vein obstruction; portal vein; preoperative imaging ... See more keywords