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ArticleCase reports in gastroenterology

Management of Refractory Esophageal Variceal Bleeding when TIPSS Is Not Possible: Review of a Challenging Case.

Abdulrahman Qatomah, Ali Bessissow, Yen-I Chen, Talat Bessissow, Amine Benmassaoud

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Abdulrahman QatomahDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada.
Ali BessissowDivision of Interventional Radiology, MUHC, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Yen-I ChenDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada.
Talat BessissowDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada.
Amine BenmassaoudDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada.

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Abstract

Introduction: Esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) is a common complication of portal hypertension. Guidelines recommend initiation of vasoactive agents in combination with antimicrobial therapy prior to endoscopic variceal ligation. In cases of refractory EVB, trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) is recommended; however, it is contraindicated in up to 35% of cases. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 61-year-old male newly diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma and extensive portal vein thrombosis. The patient developed a refractory EVB failing medical and endoscopic therapies which was successfully treated with transcutaneous left gastric vein embolization (LGVE). Conclusion: LGVE could be contemplated in instances where anatomical complexities or contraindications to TIPSS arise.

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EmbolizationGastric veinTIPSSVariceal bleeding

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PMID39949594
PMCPMC11825136

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