Rady Children's Hospital Successfully Pioneers Portal Vein Thrombosis Procedure Opening Up New Possibilities in Pediatric Care
Dr. Henri Justino , interventional cardiologist at Rady Children's Hospital, developed a hands-on approach to treatment with a technique called portal vein recanalization.
- Dr. Henri Justino , interventional cardiologist at Rady Children's Hospital, developed a hands-on approach to treatment with a technique called portal vein recanalization.
- The minimally invasive procedure involves advancing a small wire and then a balloon-tipped catheter to the portal vein to dig through the blockage.
- "Portal vein recanalization is yet another innovative way that we at Rady Children's can provide children a better quality of life.
- Two centers – the Dickinson Center at Rady Children's and a Texas institution – are currently using portal vein recanalization to treat pediatric portal vein thrombosis.