Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Transgastric Shunt Obliteration for Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy.
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Abstract
Occlusion of spontaneous portosystemic shunts (SPSSs) in patients with cirrhosis may be required in recurrent or refractory hepatic encephalopathy. We describe a novel method for occlusion of SPSS using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). EUS-guided transgastric shunt obliteration was performed by injecting glue and coils directly into SPSS. EUS-guided transgastric shunt obliteration was performed for 7 patients in 9 sessions. Complete cessation of Doppler flow was achieved in 6/7 cases. Adequate clinical response was observed in 6/7 patients. No procedure-related severe adverse events were seen. This novel technique is a potentially effective and efficient method for shunt obliteration.
Medical subject headings
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices