Transjugular obliteration of the gastric coronary vein.
The feasibility of transjugular entry into the portal vein for catheterization and obliteration of the left gastric vein is demonstrated in a human. This technique may play a significant role in the nonsurgical management of bleeding esophageal varices.
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply*; D014680:Veins