ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Liver transplantation — Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty — Portal vein stricture — Portal vein stricture
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We used transhepatic percutaneous transluminal angioplasty to treat two patients who developed a severe anastomic portal vein stricture 7 months and 4 years respectively after liver transplantation. All signs of portal hypertension (pressure gradient, massive venous collateral circulation) disappeared following the procedure and remained absent 12 months later. Our results suggest that percutaneous transhepatic angioplasty should be considered for treatment of liver transplant recipients with anastomotic portal vein strictures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00167472
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