From: Safety and feasibility of a novel bi-directional portal vein access kit during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation
Indications
Frequency (%)
Ascites
47.1
Esophageal Varices
17.6
Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis
5.9
Decrease Operative Risk Prior to Cholecystectomy
Duodenal Varices
Progression of Portal Vein Thrombosis on Anticoagulation