Stent angioplasty of narrowed portocaval shunt in Budd Chiari syndrome: a case report
2009
Stent Angioplasty for Budd Chiari Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Doctor Nilesh, Gandhi Vidhyachandra, Shah Sharad, Hussain Maharra, Marar Shaji, Philip Sujith
Primary Institution: Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, India
Conclusion
The patient remains asymptomatic with normal liver functions five years after the procedure.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had early shunt blockage that was treated with a metallic stent.
- She has been asymptomatic with normal liver functions for five years post-procedure.
Takeaway
A woman with a blocked blood vessel in her liver had a stent placed to help it stay open, and now she feels better after five years.
Methodology
The patient underwent side-to-side portacaval shunt surgery followed by stent placement and balloon dilatation to treat shunt blockage.
Participant Demographics
A 37-year-old female patient.
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