RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


VIE034-b

Assessment of Mesocaval Shunts and Associated Complications: The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of Radiologists

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Jad Zouheir Chokr MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Bedros Taslakian MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Karim Jean Rebeiz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Sahar Semaan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Aghiad Al-Kutoubi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Walid Faraj, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Charbel Saade MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Mohammad Khalife MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Fadi M. El-Merhi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Ali A. Haydar MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

The purpose of this exhibit is: To understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of mesocaval shunts. To illustrate the pearls and pitfalls of computed tomography, Doppler ultrasound and digital subtraction angiography in the assessment of mesocaval shunts. To demonstrate the role of the radiologist in diagnostic and interventional management of complications.   

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

• Anatomy and pathophysiology • Clinical indications • Imaging findings • Complications • Interventional techniques and applications • Pearls and Pitfalls  

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008821/14008821_r1qj.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Chokr, J, Taslakian, B, Rebeiz, K, Semaan, S, Al-Kutoubi, A, Faraj, W, Saade, C, Khalife, M, El-Merhi, F, Haydar, A, Assessment of Mesocaval Shunts and Associated Complications: The Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of Radiologists.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008821.html