Open AccessCongenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt embolization: A two‐case experience
Author(s) -
Bayona Molano Maria del Pilar,
Krauthamer Andres,
Barrera Juan Carlos,
Luna Cibele,
Castillo Patricia,
Swersky Adam,
Bhatia Shivank
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2784
Subject(s) - medicine , portosystemic shunt , embolization , radiology , hepatic encephalopathy , ligation , shunt (medical) , transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt , portal hypertension , surgery , cirrhosis
Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunts are rare vascular malformations which are incidentally discovered on imaging or once hepatic encephalopathy becomes clinically apparent. Surgical ligation and endovascular embolization are potential treatments.