Unusual case of left-sided portal hypertension induced variceal bleeding after pancreaticoduodenectomy treated with transplenic embolization

Unusual case of left-sided portal hypertension induced variceal bleeding after pancreaticoduodenectomy treated with transplenic embolization

With the advances in surgical technique and the accumulation of experiences, pancreatic cancer with portal-superior mesenteric vein (PV-SMV) invasion is no longer considered as an absolute contraindication for surgical resection. After resection of the PV-SMV confluence, congestion of the splenic ve...

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Main Authors: Jia-An Hong, MD, Chien-An Liu, MD, Rheun-Chuan Lee, MD, Nai-Chi Chiu, MD, Hsuen-En Hwang, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Pancreatic cancer
Portal vein hypertension
Pancreaticojejunostomy
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Varices bleeding
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321002594

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