title: Percutaneous transhepatic portography.
abstract: The technique, indications, contraindications and complications of percutaneous transhepatic portography and selective catheterization of the major and minor veins draining the splanchnic organs based on the experience of 200 cases are described. The advantage of this method is discussed and compared with transjugular and transumbilical portography.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008099:Liver; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011168:Portal System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects; D013679:Technology, Radiologic