Traumatic omental variceal rupture–treatment with transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and embolization

Traumatic omental variceal rupture–treatment with transjugular portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and embolization

Bleeding ectopic varices is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of portal hypertension that requires a high clinical index of suspicion for early diagnosis and management. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt is a safe and effective treatment option for bleeding ectopic varices. H...

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Main Authors: Irfan Masood, MD, Megan Bradley, BS, Emilio Cavazos-Escobar, BS, Shivam Bhavin Patel, Brian Stephen Wong, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Ectopic varices
Omental varices
TIPS
Embolization
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323003837

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