Portal vein surgery, X-ray C016 / 6546
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Portal vein surgery, X-ray C016 / 6546
Vein surgery. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) of surgery to lower the blood pressure in the portal vein of a 60 year old patient. A catheter (black line running down from top centre) has been used to form a channel (shunt) between the portal vein, which moves blood from the digestive system to the liver, and the hepatic vein, which carries blood away from the liver. A stent (curved wire mesh tube, brown) is holding this TIPSS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) open. The high blood pressure has been causing oesophageal bleeding
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This print showcases a complex surgical procedure known as portal vein surgery, aimed at reducing blood pressure in the portal vein of a 60-year-old patient. The image, captured through a colored angiogram X-ray (C016 / 6546), reveals the intricate details of this life-saving operation. In the center of the image, we can observe a catheter represented by a black line that has been skillfully inserted to create a channel or shunt between the portal vein and hepatic vein. The portal vein is responsible for transporting blood from the digestive system to the liver, while the hepatic vein carries blood away from it. To ensure that this transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) remains open and functional, an innovative curved wire mesh tube called a stent is visible in brown. The significance of this surgical intervention becomes evident when considering its purpose: lowering high blood pressure that had been causing severe oesophageal bleeding in our elderly patient. By successfully establishing this connection between veins and maintaining proper blood flow within their body, medical professionals have effectively addressed an unhealthy disorder. This thought-provoking photograph not only highlights advanced medical techniques but also emphasizes how science and technology play pivotal roles in improving healthcare outcomes for individuals facing critical conditions like these.
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