Modified Sharp Recanalization for Inferior Vena Cava Occlusion in Patient with Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Shingo Koyama1, Yuya Koike2, Asako Nogami3

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.

Summary

A novel modified guidewire technique successfully recanalized chronic inferior vena cava occlusion in Budd-Chiari syndrome. This cost-effective approach offers a safer alternative for treating fibrotic venous occlusions.