scholarly journals Cognitive Impairement in Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: Highlights on Physiopathology, Diagnosis and Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Stefania Gioia ◽  
Silvia Nardelli ◽  
Oliviero Riggio ◽  
Jessica Faccioli ◽  
Lorenzo Ridola
Keyword(s):  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Vascular Disease ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Western World ◽  
Type B ◽  
Vein Thrombosis

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is one of the most frequent complications of cirrhosis. Several studies and case reports have shown that cognitive impairment may also be a tangible complication of portal hypertension secondary to chronic portal vein thrombosis and to porto-sinusoidal vascular disease (PSVD). In these conditions, representing the main causes of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) in the Western world, both overt and minimal/covert HE occurs in a non-neglectable proportion of patients, even lower than in cirrhosis, and it is mainly sustained by the presence of large porto-systemic shunt. In these patients, the liver function is usually preserved or only mildly altered, and the development of porto-systemic shunt is either spontaneous or iatrogenically frequent; HE is an example of type-B HE. To date, in the absence of strong evidence and large cooperative studies, for the diagnosis and the management of HE in NCPH, the same approach used for HE occurring in cirrhosis is applied. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of type B hepatic encephalopathy, focusing on its pathophysiology, diagnostic tools and management in patients affected by porto-sinusoidal vascular disease and chronic portal vein thrombosis.

scholarly journals MesoTIPS: Combined Approach for the Treatment of Portal Hypertension Secondary to Portal Vein Thrombosis – A Brief Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Abbas Chamsuddin ◽  
Lama Nazzal ◽  
Thomas Heffron ◽  
Osama Gaber ◽  
Raja Achou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
The Right ◽  
Minilaparotomy Approach ◽  
Mean Time

AbstractIntroduction: We describe a technique we call “Meso-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (MTIPS)” for relief of portal hypertension secondary to portal vein thrombosis (PVT) using combined surgical and endovascular technique. Materials and Methods: Nine adult patients with PVT underwent transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt through a combined transjugular and mesenteric approach (MTIPS), in which a peripheral mesenteric vein was exposed through a minilaparotomy approach. The right hepatic vein was accessed through a transjugular approach. Mechanical thrombectomy, thrombolysis, and angioplasty were performed when feasible to clear PVT. Results: All patients had technically successful procedures. Patients were followed up for a mean time of 13.3 months (range: 8 days to 3 years). All patients are still alive and asymptomatic. Conclusion: We conclude that MTIPS is effective for the relief of portal hypertension secondary to PVT.

Development of Portal Vein Thrombosis Complicating Idiopathic Portal Hypertension

1985 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 1034-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunihiko Ohnishi ◽  
Masayuki Saito ◽  
Hidetaka Terabayashi ◽  
Fumio Nomura ◽  
Kunio Okuda
Keyword(s):  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Idiopathic Portal Hypertension ◽  
Vein Thrombosis

Covered TIPS versus endoscopic band ligation plus propranolol for the prevention of variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis: a randomised controlled trial

Gut ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
pp. 2156-2168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Lv ◽  
Xingshun Qi ◽  
Chuangye He ◽  
Zhengyu Wang ◽  
Zhanxin Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Decompensated Cirrhosis ◽  
Covered Stents ◽  
Band Ligation ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Endoscopic Band Ligation

ObjectiveLimited data are available on the prevention of variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis (PVT). This study aimed to compare transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) with covered stents versus endoscopic band ligation (EBL) plus propranolol for the prevention of variceal rebleeding among patients with cirrhosis and PVT.DesignConsecutive cirrhotic patients (94% Child-Pugh class A or B) with PVT who had variceal bleeding in the past 6 weeks were randomly assigned to TIPS group (n=24) or EBL plus propranolol group (EBL+drug, n=25), respectively. Primary endpoint was variceal rebleeding. Secondary endpoints included survival, overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE), portal vein recanalisation and rethrombosis, other complications of portal hypertension and adverse events.ResultsDuring a median follow-up of 30 months in both groups, variceal rebleeding was significantly less frequent in the TIPS group (15% vs 45% at 1 year and 25% vs 50% at 2 years, respectively; HR=0.28, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.76, p=0.008), with a significantly higher portal vein recanalisation rate (95% vs 70%; p=0.03) and a relatively lower rethrombosis rate (5% vs 33%; p=0.06) compared with the EBL+drug group. There were no statistically significant differences in survival (67% vs 84%; p=0.152), OHE (25% vs 16%; p=0.440), other complications of portal hypertension and adverse events between groups.ConclusionCovered TIPS placement in patients with PVT and moderately decompensated cirrhosis was more effective than EBL combined with propranolol for the prevention of rebleeding, with a higher probability of PVT resolution without increasing the risk of OHE and adverse effects, but this benefit did not translate into improved survival.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01326949.

scholarly journals Difficulties of differential diagnosis of portal hypertension: case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
T. V. Penkina ◽  
O. E. Berezutskaya ◽  
D. T. Dicheva ◽  
E. V. Partsvania-Vinogradova ◽  
V. S. Larina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Tomography ◽  
Vein Thrombosis

In the article we analysed the difficulties of differential diagnosis of portal hypertension, considers a clinical case that illustrates the presented theoretical material. In the presented clinical observation, the patient’s disease was manifested by bleeding from the varicose veins of the esophagus. In most cases, portal hypertension syndrome in practicing clinicians is associated with liver cirrhosis, however, it is necessary to remember about the possibility of developing subhepatic portal hypertension, in particular as a result of the formation of portal vein thrombosis. If there are signs of portal hypertension, it is necessary to specify the level of obstruction to blood flow, that is, the form of portal hypertension (subhepatic, hepatic, suprahepatic). Often, portal vein thrombosis can be formed due to undiagnosed blood diseases that occur without any clinical symptoms. The provided clinical example demonstrates a case of portal hypertension in the outcome of a chronic form of myeloproliferative syndrome. Portal cavernoma is quite rare and it is formed due to multiple small-diameter venous structures that gradually replace the occluded vessel with a system of collaterals proximal and distal to the portal vein thrombosis site. In the formation of the diagnosis the main are radiation research methods, but the conclusions should be considered only in conjunction with the clinical evidence. The clinical case is interesting because a large cavernoma of the portal vein in a patient with subhepatic portal hypertension was regarded as a «solid formation» according to magnetic resonance tomography. According to the literature data, cavernous transformation has an external similarity to the tumor process, which expands the range of differential diagnosis and requires the exclusion of oncological formations. 

scholarly journals A226 INCIDENTAL FINDING OF A LARGE GASTRIC VARIX ASSOCIATED WITH NEONATAL UMBILICAL VEIN CANALIZATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 261-263
Author(s):  
L Tsang ◽  
J Abraldes ◽  
E Wiebe ◽  
G S Sandha ◽  
S van Zanten
Keyword(s):  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Gastroesophageal Junction ◽  
Splenic Vein ◽  
Gastric Varix ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Aspect ◽  
Upper Abdomen

Abstract Results A 41-year old Asian male, who immigrated to Canada many years ago, and who had previously been successfully treated for Helicobacter pylori infection underwent gastroscopy for investigation of dyspepsia. His gastroscopy was normal except for a large subepithelial abnormality that was noted close to the gastroesophageal junction. Routine gastric biopsies from the antrum and body were normal. Subsequent endoscopic ultrasound revealed flow through the anechoic tortuous lesion and confirmed it was a very large isolated gastric varix type 1. Abdominal CT scan revealed chronic occlusion of the portal vein, splenic vein, and the portal confluence with extensive collateralization in the upper abdomen. There was complete cavernous transformation of the portal vein. Of the numerous varices in the upper abdomen, a very large varix drained into the left renal vein and indented into the posterior wall of the fundus of the stomach which accounted for the endoscopic finding. Multiple mesenteric veins were identified that connected to varices adjacent to the inferior aspect of the pancreas and duodenum. Notably, there was no evidence of cirrhosis or chronic pancreatitis. Liver enzymes, albumin, and INR were normal. Further collateral history revealed that he was hospitalized as a neonate for pneumonia with catheterization of the umbilical vein, which is known to be associated with thrombosis of the portal vein. Conclusions Detection of congenital absence of the portal vein (CAPV) is recognized more often due to advances in diagnostic imaging. Radiologically, the absence of the portal vein in CAPV is distinguished from portal vein thrombosis by the lack of venous collaterals or sequalae of portal hypertension, such as ascites or splenomegaly. A more gradual thrombosis of the portal vein may permit collaterals to develop without acute changes and is not equivalent to portal vein aplasia or agenesis as intrahepatic bile ducts are normal. The gold standard for diagnosis of CAPV is histologic absence of the portal vein in the liver on catheter angiography. CAPV is associated with abnormal embryologic development of the portal vein and frequently presents with complications of portal hypertension or portosystemic encephalopathy or the sequalae of venous shunts, hepatic or cardiac abnormalities found on imaging. Our case is an incidentally discovered absence of the portal venous system due to chronic thrombosis with extensive collateralization and an enlarged gastric varix protruding into the proximal stomach. It is well documented that canalization of the umbilical vein in infancy is associated with portal vein thrombosis, with incidences up to 68%. This case highlights the importance of eliciting a childhood hospitalization history in cases of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. Funding Agencies None

scholarly journals Causes and Management of Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension​

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Gioia ◽  
Silvia Nardelli ◽  
Lorenzo Ridola ◽  
Oliviero Riggio
Keyword(s):  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Liver Failure ◽  
Western World ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Prevention Of Thrombosis ◽  
Portal Cavernoma ◽  
History Of

Abstract Purpose of the Review Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) includes a heterogeneous group of conditions. The aim of this paper is to make an overview on the denominations, diagnostical features and management of porto-sinusoidal vascular disease (PSVD) and chronic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) being the main causes of NCPH in the Western world. Recent Findings The management of NCPH consists in the treatment of associated diseases and of portal hypertension (PH). PH due to PSVD or PVT is managed similarly to PH due to cirrhosis. TIPS placement and liver transplantation are considerable options in patients with refractory variceal bleeding/ascites and with progressive liver failure. Anticoagulation is a cornerstone both in the treatment of thrombosis in PSVD and in the prevention of thrombosis recurrence in patients with portal cavernoma. Summary Physicians should be aware of the existence of PSVD and chronic PVT and actively search them in particular settings. To now, the management of portal hypertension-related complications in NCPH is the same of those of cirrhosis. Large cooperative studies on the natural history of NCPH are necessary to better define its management.

Relationship between underlying causes of HCC and its complications.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13123-e13123
Author(s):  
Daniel Kyung ◽  
Stuthi Perimbeti ◽  
Bolanle Adepoju ◽  
Shaun Bryan Hanson ◽  
Michael Joseph McCormack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Esophageal Variceal ◽  
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
The Us ◽  
Chi Square Test

e13123 Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains the 4th leading cause of cancer mortality in the US. While mortality varies by stage, the presence of certain HCC-related complications contribute to increased mortality. In this study, we assessed whether the underlying cause for HCC influenced the frequency of common complications. Methods: The National Inpatient Sample between 1999 and 2014 was analyzed using ICD-9 codes. The ICD-9 code for HCC was used to extract all admissions from the years 1999-2014 and weighted to approximate the full inpatient population of the US over the 16 year interval. The prevalence of HCC-related complications were calculated for portal vein thrombosis (PVT), erythrocytosis, peritonitis, esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB), portal hypertension (Portal HTN) and hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Bivariate analysis using Chi square test was performed to compare the percentages of each complication with underlying risk factors for HCC (HBV, HCV, NASH and alcohol). Results: Total of 131,115 admissions (weighted = 648,732) was identified to have HCC. Conclusions: Portal HTN was the most common complication associated with HCV and NASH, whereas hepatic encephalopathy was most frequently seen with alcohol and PVT with HBV, respectively. Alcohol was associated with the highest rate of HCC-complications with the exception of portal vein thrombosis. HBV was associated with the lowest frequencies of complications except for PVT, for which it was the highest. Future studies might look at whether disease modifying measures such as cessation of alcohol and eradication of active HBV, HCV would impact the natural history of HCC.[Table: see text][Table: see text]

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