Abstract
Catheter-based interventional therapy offers a safe and effective option for treatment of symptomatic portomesenteric venous thrombosis refractory to medical therapy. Various techniques and approaches have been described for thrombolysis and thrombectomy and re-establishing the portal venous flow for select populations. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment based on clinical presentation, imaging, and underlying anatomy are necessary to prevent long-term complications. This article describes various catheter-based approaches for treatment of acute and subacute portal vein thrombosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 42-51 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Cirrhosis
- PVT
- TIPS
- Thrombolysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine