Radiofrequency Wire Recanalization of Chronically Thrombosed TIPS

Journal Article · Fri Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-016-1305-6· OSTI ID:22642488

Saad, Wael E. A., ^[1]

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1. University of Michigan Health System, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology (United States)

Radiofrequency (RF) guide wires have been applied to cardiac interventions, recanalization of central venous thromboses, and to cross biliary occlusions. Herein, the use of a RF wire technique to revise chronically occluded transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) is described. In both cases, conventional TIPS revision techniques failed to revise the chronically thrombosed TIPS. RF wire recanalization was successfully performed through each of the chronically thrombosed TIPS, demonstrating initial safety and feasibility in this application.

• OSTI ID: 22642488
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 39; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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