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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2017; 23(10): 1735-1746
Published online Mar 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i10.1735
Published online Mar 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i10.1735
Figure 15 Retrograde balloon occlusion of gastro-renal shunt via femoral venous approach coursing through the inferior vena cava and left renal vein.
After balloon occlusion, a sclerosing agent is injected into the gastric varices (GVar). Black arrows indicate directional blood flow. MPV: Main portal vein; IMV: Inferior mesenteric vein; IVC: Inferior vena cava; GRS: Gastrorenal shunt.
- Citation: Bandali MF, Mirakhur A, Lee EW, Ferris MC, Sadler DJ, Gray RR, Wong JK. Portal hypertension: Imaging of portosystemic collateral pathways and associated image-guided therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(10): 1735-1746
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i10/1735.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i10.1735