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This research aims to evaluate effective strategies for managing gastric variceal bleeding in patients with acute portal vein thrombosis.

July 3, 2026Gastroenterology Hepatology and Endoscopy Practice0 citationsOpen Access

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Mechanical Thrombectomy and Shunt Embolization to Manage Gastric Variceal Bleeding with Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis

NSNikhil ShankarUniversity of California, Berkeley ABAvinash BalekuduruM.S. Ramaiah Medical College ISIndushekar SubbannaM.S. Ramaiah Medical College

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This research aims to evaluate effective strategies for managing gastric variceal bleeding in patients with acute portal vein thrombosis.
Case of a 68-year-old male with refractory gastric variceal bleeding and acute portal vein thrombosis.
Treatment included mechanical thrombectomy, shunt coiling, and anticoagulation.
Team-based approach emphasized for optimal management.
Gastric variceal bleeding successfully controlled following intervention.
Significant improvement noted in patient's condition post-treatment.

Abstract

Abstract Gastric variceal bleeding (GVB) is a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension. The management of GVB in the presence of acute portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is challenging. A 68-year-old male presented with refractory GVB with acute PVT, which was successfully managed with mechanical thrombectomy, shunt coiling, and anticoagulation, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach.

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Shankar et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

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