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Demonstrates effective management of gastric variceal bleeding in older adults, indicating the value of multidisciplinary approaches.
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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