Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Percutaneous Access via the Recanalized Paraumbilical Vein for Varix Embolization in Seven Patients

  • Cho, Yeon Jin (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hyo-Cheol (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Young Whan (Department of Radiology, Dongsan Hospital, Keimyung University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hur, Saebeom (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Jae, Hwan Jun (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Chung, Jin Wook (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, and Clinical Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital)
  • Received : 2014.04.24
  • Accepted : 2014.06.27
  • Published : 2014.09.01
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of percutaneous access via the recanalized paraumbilical vein for varix embolization. Materials and Methods: Between July 2008 and Jan 2014, percutaneous access via the recanalized paraumbilical vein for varix embolization was attempted in seven patients with variceal bleeding. Paraumbilical vein puncture was performed under ultrasonographic guidance, followed by introduction of a 5-Fr sheath. We retrospectively evaluated the technical feasibility, procedure-related complications, and clinical outcomes of each patient. Results: Recanalized paraumbilical vein catheterization was performed successfully in all patients. Gastroesophageal varix embolization was performed in six patients, and umbilical varix embolization was performed in one patient. Embolic materials used are N-butyl cyanoacrylate (n = 6) and coil with N-butyl cyanoacrylate (n = 1). There were no procedure-related complications. One patient underwent repeated variceal embolization 6 hours after initial procedure via recanalized paraumbilical vein, due to rebleeding from gastric varix. Conclusion: Percutaneous access via the paraumbilical vein for varix embolization is a simple alternative in patients with portal hypertension.

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Supported by : SNUH

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