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Open Access 06-09-2024 | Portal Hypertension | Technical Developments

Percutaneous recanalization of non-cirrhotic extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: technical considerations in a preliminary cohort

Authors: Paolo Marra, Stephanie Franchi-Abella, José A. Hernandez, Maxime Ronot, Riccardo Muglia, Lorenzo D’Antiga, Sandro Sironi

Published in: European Radiology

Abstract

Objectives

Portal hypertension resulting from non-cirrhotic extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) in children has been primarily managed with the Meso-Rex bypass, but only a few patients have a viable Rex recessus, required by surgery. This study reports a preliminary series of patients who underwent interventional radiology attempts at portal vein recanalization (PVR), with a focus on technical aspects and safety.

Methods

A retrospective review of consecutive patients with severe portal hypertension due to non-cirrhotic EHPVO at a single institution from 2022, who underwent percutaneous attempts at PVR, was performed. Technical and clinical data including fluoroscopy time, radiation exposure, technical and clinical success, complications and follow-up were recorded.

Results

Eleven patients (6 males and 5 females; median age 7 years, range 1–14) underwent 15 percutaneous transhepatic (n = 1), transplenic (n = 11), or simultaneous transhepatic/transplenic (n = 3) procedures. Rex recessus was patent in 4/11 (36%). Fluoroscopy resulted in a high median total dose area product (DAP) of 123 Gycm² (range 17–788 Gycm²) per procedure. PVR was achieved in 5/11 patients (45%), 3/5 with obliterated Rex recessus. Two adverse events of grade 2 and grade 3 occurred without sequelae. After angioplasty, 4/5 patients required stenting to obtain sustained patency, as demonstrated by colour-Doppler ultrasound in all PVR after a median follow-up of 6 months (range 6–14).

Conclusion

Our preliminary experience suggests that 45% of children with non-cirrhotic EHPVO can restore portal flow even with obliterated Rex recessus. In non-cirrhotic EHPVO, PVR may be an option, if a Meso-Rex bypass is not feasible, although the radiation exposure deserves attention.

Clinical relevance statement

Innovative percutaneous procedures may have the potential to be an alternative option to the traditional surgical approach in the management of non-cirrhotic EHPVO and its complications in children not eligible for Meso-Rex bypass surgery.

Key Points

Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension in children has been traditionally managed by surgery with Meso-Rex bypass creation.
Percutaneous PVR may restore the patency of the native portal system even when the Rex recessus is obliterated and surgery has been excluded.
Interventional radiological techniques may offer a minimally invasive solution in complex cases of EHPVO in children when Meso-Rex bypass is not feasible.

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Title: Percutaneous recanalization of non-cirrhotic extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: technical considerations in a preliminary cohort
Authors: Paolo Marra
Stephanie Franchi-Abella
José A. Hernandez
Maxime Ronot
Riccardo Muglia
Lorenzo D’Antiga
Sandro Sironi
Publication date: 06-09-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Portal Hypertension
Portal Hypertension
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Phlebography
Published in: European Radiology
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-024-11040-8

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Percutaneous recanalization of non-cirrhotic extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children: technical considerations in a preliminary cohort

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance statement

Key Points

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on modern management of frailty

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Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance statement

Key Points

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