DOI: 10.4103/ghep.ghep_10_26 ISSN: 2772-2732
Mechanical Thrombectomy and Shunt Embolization to Manage Gastric Variceal Bleeding with Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis
Nikhil Shankar, Avinash Bhat Balekuduru, Indushekar Subbanna, Manoj Kumar SahuAbstract
Gastric variceal bleeding (GVB) is a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension. The management of GVB in the presence of acute portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is challenging. A 68-year-old male presented with refractory GVB with acute PVT, which was successfully managed with mechanical thrombectomy, shunt coiling, and anticoagulation, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach.