Asymptomatic congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Вестник медицинского института «Реавиз»: Реабилитация, врач и здоровье, 2022 Spontaneous asymptomatic intrahepatic portosystemic shunt is a rare anomaly of the hepatic vasculature. The main clinical manifestations may be encephalopathy, bleeding or hyperinsulinism, due to the constant shedding of blood.
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Multiple acquired portosystemic shunts in a cat secondary to chronic diaphragmatic rupture [PDF]
, 2015 A cat with a chronic diaphragmatic rupture presented with neurological signs, including twitching and focal seizures. Blood ammonia level was markedly elevated and therefore neurological signs were thought to be related to hepatic encephalopathy ...
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Congenital portosystemic shunt occlusion with an Amplatzer PFO occlusion device: a case report
CVIR Endovascular, 2021 Background Congenital portosystemic shunts are embryological malformations in which portal venous flow is diverted to the systemic circulation. High morbidity and mortality are seen in patients with concurrent hepatic encephalopathy, hepatopulmonary ...
Michelle M. Shnayder +3 more
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Coil-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (CARTO) for the Treatment of Portal Hypertensive Variceal Bleeding: Preliminary Results. [PDF]
, 2014 ObjectivesTo describe the technical feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of coil-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (CARTO) in treating portal hypertensive non-esophageal variceal hemorrhage.MethodsFrom October 2012 to December 2013, 20 ...
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TIPS for the treatment of refractory ascites, hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax: a critical update [PDF]
, 2010 Refractory ascites is a frequent complication of advanced cirrhosis and is associated with hepatorenal syndrome and hepatic hydrothorax. Large volume paracentesis and pleurodesis are regarded as first-line treatments in patients who do not respond ...
Gerbes, Alexander L., Roessle, Martin
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt in the management of portal hypertension
Gut, 2020 These guidelines on transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) in the management of portal hypertension have been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) under
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No effect of albumin infusion on the prevention of hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt [PDF]
, 2015 Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a major problem in patients submitted to TIPS. Previous studies identified low albumin as a factor associated to post-TIPS HE.
Frieri, Camilla +8 more
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Sonographic evaluation of transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2013 The purpose of this article is to review the role of sonography before, during and after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement. A sonographic assessment of the liver and abdomen is recommended before the procedure. We illustrate several
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Down Syndrome Patients with Congenital Portosystemic Shunts: A Case Report and Review
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2023 Introduction: Down syndrome is due to trisomy 21 and is characterized by intellectual disability, dysmorphic facial features, congenital malformations, and gastrointestinal abnormalities.
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Indwelling Pleural Catheters in Hepatic Hydrothorax: A Single-Center Series of Outcomes and Complications [PDF]
, 2018 Background Treatment of hepatic hydrothorax (HH) generally involves sodium restriction, diuretics, and serial thoracentesis. In more advanced cases, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt and liver transplantation may be required.
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