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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
Ep. 572 How to Perform Mesocaval Shunts: Techniques & Outcomes with Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
1 hour 12 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 572 How to Perform Mesocaval Shunts: Techniques & Outcomes with Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi
Before the advent of TIPS, mesocaval shunts were considered a less popular option for managing portal hypertension. But today, could they serve as a lifeline when no other choices remain? This week on BackTable, Drs. Omar Chohan and Harris Chengazi (Great Lakes Medical Imaging) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss the evolving role of endovascular mesocaval shunts, covering patient selection, clinical decision-making, and technical pearls.
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SYNPOSIS
In this episode, the hosts delve into the specialized procedure of meso-caval shunts, focusing on its applications for patients with portal hypertension who have no other viable options. This discussion includes detailed case studies, such as one involving a woman with autoimmune hepatitis and another with pancreatic cancer, showcasing the practical challenges and innovative solutions in creating these shunts. In each case, they detail the rationale for patient selection, difficult anatomy, procedural steps, and resolution of symptoms like recurrent ascites and variceal bleeding. The episode emphasizes the importance of pre-procedure planning, collaboration, and precise imaging, utilizing advanced tools like the 4D CT scanner. The conversation also highlights the compassionate motivation behind these complex procedures, aimed at improving patients' quality of life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction 03:07 - Historical Context and Indications06:49 - Case 1: Patient with Refractory Ascites34:00 - Case 2: Recurrent GI Bleeding41:16 - Case 3: TIPS Consult - Pancreatic Cancer and Duodenal Varices47:44 - Lessons, Pearls, and Tips56:13 - Final Thoughts
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RESOURCES
A Case Series of Dr. Chengazi's Mesocaval Shunts on X:https://x.com/chengazimd/status/1966337167879438571
Episode 573 Portal Hypertension Treatment Strategies:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/473/portal-hypertension-treatment-strategies-ir-hepatology-perspectives
TIPS University Freshman Year:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/123/tips-university-freshman-year-referrals-pre-op-workup
TIPS University Sophomore Year:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/124/tips-university-sophomore-year-basic-procedure-technique
TIPS University Junior Year:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/125/tips-university-junior-year-advanced-techniques-ice-splenic-access
TIPS University Senior Year:https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/126/tips-university-senior-year-gunsight-technique-splenic-closure
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
