Abstract
Introduction
Percutaneous transhepatic stenting of the main portal vein is a rare intervention.
Case report
In the current patient, percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of a main portal vein stenosis due to lymphatic recurrence of gastric cancer ameliorated the progressing therapeutic restriction. The wall stent achieved portal venous patency that enabled ongoing chemotherapy. The stent remained patent for the entire subsequent survival period.
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Heyne, JP., Pfleiderer, S.O.R., Trebing, G. et al. Palliative portal vein stent placement for lymphatic recurrence of gastric cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis 20, 67–71 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-004-0618-0
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