Portal Vein Recanalization Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Noncirrhotic Chronic Portal Vein Thrombosis Leading to Successful Pregnancy: Case Report

Gastro Hep Adv. 2024 Sep 7;4(1):100546. doi: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.09.001. eCollection 2025.

Abstract

Portal vein recanalization transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (PVR-TIPS) is a safe and effective procedure for decompression of portal hypertension (PH). In this short case series, 2 women with chronic noncirrhotic portal vein thrombosis were treated with PVR-TIPS. Both patients hoped to conceive. Without treatment for their PH, their pregnancies posed a significant risk of life-threatening variceal bleeding. Both patients tolerated the procedure well and delivered without complications of PH. In future cases of noncirrhotic portal vein thrombosis in patients hoping to conceive, PVR-TIPS should be considered for definitive treatment of PH.

Keywords: Case Report; Cavernous Transformation; Hypertension; NCPVT; Noncirrhotic; PVT; Pregnancy; TIPS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports