Korean Journal of Radiology

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Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for the Treatment of Gastric Variceal Hemorrhage

  • Chang, Min-Yung (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Man-Deuk (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Taehwan (Department of Radiology, National Health Insurance Serivce Ilsan Hospital) ;
  • Shin, Wonseon (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Minwoo (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Gyoung Min (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Won, Jong Yun (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Sung Il (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Do Yun (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2015.09.20
  • Accepted : 2015.12.28
  • Published : 2016.04.01
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (PARTO) to treat gastric variceal hemorrhage in patients with portal hypertension. Materials and Methods: From May 2012 to June 2014, 19 patients (11 men and 8 women, median age; 61, with history of gastric variceal hemorrhage; 17, active bleeding; 2) who underwent PARTO using a vascular plug and a gelfoam pledget were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical and laboratory data were examined to evaluate primary (technical and clinical success, complications) and secondary (worsening of esophageal varix [EV], change in liver function) end points. Median follow-up duration was 11 months, from 6.5 to 18 months. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare laboratory data before and after the procedure. Results: Technical success (complete occlusion of the efferent shunt and complete filling of gastric varix [GV] with a gelfoam slurry) was achieved in 18 of 19 (94.7%) patients. The embolic materials could not reach the GV in 1 patient who had endoscopic glue injection before our procedure. The clinical success rate (no recurrence of gastric variceal bleeding) was the same because the technically failed patient showed recurrent bleeding later. Acute complications included fever (n = 2), fever and hypotension (n = 2; one diagnosed adrenal insufficiency), and transient microscopic hematuria (n = 3). Ten patients underwent follow-up endoscopy; all exhibited GV improvement, except 2 without endoscopic change. Five patients exhibited aggravated EV, and 2 of them had a bleeding event. Laboratory findings were significantly improved after PARTO. Conclusion: PARTO is technically feasible, safe, and effective for gastric variceal hemorrhage in patients with portal hypertension.

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