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REVIEW ARTICLE

B-RTO for Gastric Varices

Hitoshi Maruyama, Osamu Yokosuka

Citation Information : Maruyama H, Yokosuka O. B-RTO for Gastric Varices. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol 2013; 3 (1):54-58.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1064

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-08-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


Abstract

Gastric varices (GV) are considerable hemodynamic abnormality in patients with portal hypertension. Recent developments in both imaging technology and medical devices have made it possible to perform various radiological techniques. Balloonoccluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (B-RTO) is an interventional technique which provides high success rate of GV embolization with less recurrence. This review article aimed to introduce the concept and technique of B-RTO, and overview the effect and outcome of the treatment.


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