Percutaneous Stent Placement as Treatment of Renal Vein Obstruction Due to Inferior Vena Caval Thrombosis

Journal Article · Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2006 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0198-Y· OSTI ID:21091300

Casciani, Thomas ^[1]; Kwo, Paul Y ^[2]; Lalka, Stephen G ^[3]

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1. Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section (United States)
2. Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology (United States)
3. Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery (United States)

A patient who had undergone his third orthotopic liver transplantation nearly 9 years prior to presentation developed worsening hepatic and renal function, as well as severe bilateral lower extremity edema. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated vena caval thrombosis from the suprahepatic venous anastomosis to the infrarenal inferior vena cava, obstructing the renal veins. This was treated by percutaneous placement of metallic stents from the renal veins to the right atrium. At 16 months clinical follow-up, the patient continues to do well.

• OSTI ID: 21091300
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 29, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0198-y; Copyright (c) 2006 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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