Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt plus embolization for bleeding esophagojejunal varices after total gastrectomy
Journal of Interventional Medicine(2019)
Abstract
A 64-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with hematemesis and melena. Six years ago, he had undergone total gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy for gastric cancer. Endoscopic examination revealed varicose veins at the anastomotic sites with cherry-red spots and hemorrhage. Abdominal computed tomography showed that the varices were supplied by a dilated jejunal vein. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and variceal embolization were performed. There were no major complications or episodes of bleeding during the three-month follow-up. We conclude that TIPS in combination with varices obliteration is an effective alternative method for treatment of ruptured esophagojejunal varices after total gastrectomy.
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Key words
Esophagojejunal varices,Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt,Varices obliteration,Total gastrectomy
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