Hepatic Vascular Disorders: From Diagnosis to Interventional Radiology

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Medical Imaging
• Vascular Surgery
• Hepatology

Background:

• Hepatic vascular pathologies share portal hypertension as a common clinical feature.
• Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosing and managing these diverse conditions.
• These diseases significantly impact patient morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the key imaging features of major hepatic vascular pathologies.
• To outline endovascular intervention techniques for each pathology.
• To emphasize the role of interventions in disease management and prevention of complications.

Main Methods:

• Review of imaging characteristics for conditions including portal thrombosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, portosystemic shunts, and congenital vascular malformations.
• Compilation of indications for endovascular interventions.
• Discussion of interventional outcomes.

Main Results:

• Specific imaging findings are associated with distinct hepatic vascular diseases.
• Various endovascular techniques are available for treating these pathologies.
• Interventions can effectively alter disease progression.

Conclusions:

• Comprehensive understanding of imaging is vital for diagnosing hepatic vascular pathology.
• Endovascular interventions offer therapeutic options to manage these conditions.
• Timely and appropriate interventions can mitigate severe outcomes.