New vein access to stop bleeding in people with blocked portal vein
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to stop bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach caused by a blocked portal vein. It uses an approach through a different vein in the belly, for people who can't have or didn't benefit from the usual shunt procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with blockage of the portal vein (the main vein carrying blood from your intestines to your liver).
- You have had at least two episodes of bleeding from varices in your esophagus or stomach.
- Your doctor has determined that the usual treatments (like a shunt) aren't suitable for you or have failed.
- Your liver function is within a certain range (score of 12 or less).
- The vein in your abdomen used for the new procedure (superior mesenteric vein) is not blocked or severely narrowed.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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