Pathophysiological management of gastric varices: From hemodynamics to targeted therapies

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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Sep 22, 2026; 17(3): 122115
Published online Sep 22, 2026. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.122115

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Figure 4 Approach to the management of gastric fundal varices based on the hemodynamics, along with clinical modifiers. ¹Trans-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)/balloon-occluded antegrade transvenous obliteration/percutaneous transhepatic obliteration preferred over TIPS for Kiyosue C. GOV1: Gastroesophageal varices type 1; GOV2: Gastroesophageal varices type 2; IGV1: Isolated gastric varices type 1; IGV2: Isolated gastric varices type 2; EVL: Endoscopic variceal ligation; EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound; ECI: Endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection; BRTO: Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration; PARTO: Plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration; CARTO: Coil-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration; RTO: Retrograde transvenous obliteration; BATO: Balloon-occluded antegrade transvenous obliteration; PTO: Percutaneous transhepatic obliteration; SAE: Splenic artery embolization; PTA: Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; CT: Computed tomography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; TIPS: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Citation: Giri S, Patel RK, Tripathy TP, Praharaj DL, Chavan R. Pathophysiological management of gastric varices: From hemodynamics to targeted therapies. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2026; 17(3): 122115
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v17/i3/122115.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.122115

Giri S, Patel RK, Tripathy TP, Praharaj DL, Chavan R. Pathophysiological management of gastric varices: From hemodynamics to targeted therapies. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2026; 17(3): 122115 [DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.122115]

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