Balloon angioplasty versus stent placement for the treatment of portal vein stenosis in children: a single center experience

ConclusionInterventional treatment is a safe and efficient method to treat portal vein stenosis with long patency times, regardless of etiology. Primary stent placement shows a higher primary patency time than balloon angioplasty. Implementation of stent placement as the primary interventional method may improve patency times and reduce the need for repeat reinterventions in pediatric patients.
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research