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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2017; 23(47): 8426-8431
Published online Dec 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426
Published online Dec 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426
Figure 4 Follow up MIP (maximum intensity projection) computed tomography at 1 mo.
Pointed out the patency of the superior mesenteric, splenic and portal veins. Coils cast and plugs, proximal and distal, completely excluded shunt’s flow. Platinum coils-related artifacts are evident above the nitinol plug. The course of aorta parallel to superior mesenteric vein is depicted.
- Citation: de Martinis L, Groppelli G, Corti R, Moramarco LP, Quaretti P, De Cata P, Rotondi M, Chiovato L. Disabling portosystemic encephalopathy in a non-cirrhotic patient: Successful endovascular treatment of a giant inferior mesenteric-caval shunt via the left internal iliac vein. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23(47): 8426-8431
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v23/i47/8426.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v23.i47.8426