Transhepatic stent placement for portal vein obstruction after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery: long-term efficacy and risk factor for stent failure

ConclusionsPercutaneous transhepatic PV stent placement is a technically feasible and effective treatment for postoperative PV obstruction. The pancreatic fistula is a risk factor for stent failure.Key Points• Percutaneous transhepatic stent placement is an effective treatment to improve portal hypertension–related symptoms in patients with portal vein obstruction after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.• The pancreatic fistula is an independent risk factor for portal vein stent failure.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research