Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4239831 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Extrahepatic mesocaval shunts were successfully created in three patients with refractory variceal hemorrhage, complete portal vein or superior mesenteric vein occlusion, and contraindications to shunt surgery. The use of intravascular ultrasound guidance and covered stents allowed safe and effective transvenous shunt creation without the necessity of percutaneous transabdominal mesenteric venous puncture.
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Richard MD, Riaz S. MD, John D. MD, Daniel Y. MD, PhD,