Performed for bleeding oesophageal or gastric varices due to portal hypertension when endoscopic therapy has failed. The aim is to stop blee...
Performed for bleeding oesophageal or gastric varices due to portal hypertension when endoscopic therapy has failed. The aim is to stop bleeding and prevent re-bleeding. A pathway is created between the portal vein and hepatic veins, which is kept patent with a stent, typically with jugular access.
Complications include arteriovenous (AV) fistula and stent stenosis/occlusion.
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