Catheter-directed thrombolysis with transjugular access in portal vein thrombosis secondary to pancreatitis

Authors
Aytekin, C Boyvat, F Kurt, A Yologlu, Z Coskun, M
Citation
C. Aytekin et al., Catheter-directed thrombolysis with transjugular access in portal vein thrombosis secondary to pancreatitis, EUR J RAD, 39(2), 2001, pp. 80-82
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0720048X → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
80 - 82
Database
ISI
SICI code
0720-048X(200108)39:2<80:CTWTAI>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A case of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) secondary to pancreatitis is present ed. Patient was treated with catheter-directed thrombolysis using urokinase solution. Because the percutaneous transhepatic approach is associated wit h higher risk of hemorrhage we used the catheter-directed thrombolysis via the transjugular intrahepatic access to restore the patency of the thrombos ed portal vein. This case shows that catheter-directed thrombolysis with tr ansjugular approach can be effectively used in the treatment of PVT. (C) 20 01 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.