Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for duodenal varices: a retrospective observational study

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Authors

Masanori Ozaki · Osaka City University

Atsushi Jogo · Itami City Hospital

Akira Yamamoto · The University of Osaka

Toshio Kaminou · Yazaki (United States)

Eisaku Terayama · The University of Osaka

Shohei Harada · Osaka City University

Kazuki Matsushita · Osaka City University

Abstract

This study provides evidence of the efficacy of balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) in treating duodenal varices. Since duodenal variceal rupture has the possibility of worsening patient prognosis, prophylactic BRTO might be performed to prevent rupture.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqag046

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