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Artif Intell Gastroenterol. Aug 8, 2026; 7(2): 116057
Published online Aug 8, 2026. doi: 10.35712/aig.v7.i2.116057
Table 2 Comparison of portal flow modulation techniques
Technique
Mechanism
Median FLR hypertrophy
Hypertrophy time
Main risks
Indications
Portal vein embolization (PVE)Portal inflow occlusion37%-40%3-6 weeksLow (abscess, thrombosis)Insufficient FLR, most common bridge
Liver venous deprivationPVE + hepatic vein embolization50%-70%2-4 weeksSlightly higher dysfunction riskInadequate hypertrophy after PVE
Associating liver partition and portal vein ligationPortal ligation + parenchymal transection60%-80%7-10 daysHigher: Infection, liver failureUnresectable with rapid hypertrophy need


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