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How to Perform Mesocaval Shunts: Techniques & Outcomes
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Episode # 572  •  12 Sept 2025

How to Perform Mesocaval Shunts: Techniques & Outcomes

Before the advent of TIPS, mesocaval shunts were considered a less popular option for managing portal hypertension. But today, could they serve as a lifeline when no other choices remain? This week on BackTable, Drs. Omar Chohan and Harris Chengazi (Great Lakes Medical Imaging) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss the evolving role of endovascular mesocaval shunts, covering patient selection, clinical decision-making, and technical pearls.

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VI Episode #206

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VI Episode #127

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VI Episode #473

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VI Episode #314

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VI Episode #160

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VI Episode #126

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with Dr. Emmett Lynskey, Dr. Christopher Beck

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