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Portocaval shunts using gunsight technique in patients with portal vein thrombosis after unsuccessful portal vein recanalization

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: After unsuccessful transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement in patients with portal hypertension a direct portosystemic shunt can be created via an approachable method deemed the "gunsight" technique.This technique involves utilizing snares within the target vessels to align a direct route and allow for creation of a connection via stent-graft.This decreases the portosystemic gradient and can lead to improvements in ascites and variceal bleeding.This case series aims to detail the aforementioned technique to create mesocaval shunts in three patients.

Source: International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention

Authors: Daniel Kade Derrick, Kody Hafen, Jorge Lopera

Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412379449

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