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Fig. 21.3 Combined conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) and radio frequency ablation (RFA). (a and b) Pre-procedure triple phase CECT abdomen depicting a non-rim enhancing lesion (~4cm) in the arterial phase (a) showing washout with a peripheral enhancing capsule in the portovenous phase (b)—suggestive of an LR-5 lesion (arrow). The proximity of the lesion to right portal vein branch (block arrow) makes treatment using ablation alone very chal­lenging (due to heat sink effect). (c) Selective digital subtraction angi­ography from posterior sectoral branch of the right hepatic artery shows
Table 21.4 Various pre- and post-TACE prognostication scores
STATE score HAP score ART score ABCR score
Use Patient selection for
Tumor load prior to treatment
AFP >400ng/ml (1pt) >200ng/ml: 1pt Albumin Baseline (g/dl) Bilirubin CRP – BCLC A: 0pt.
CTP Increase by 1: 1.5pt.
AST >25% increase: 4pt Radiological tumor
response Score Score>2.5s/o ineffective
TACE transarterial chemoembolization, STATE selection for transarterial chemoembolization treatment, HAP hepatoma arterial- embolization prognostic, ART assessment of retreatment of TACE, ABCR α-fetoprotein, BCLC Child-Pugh, and Response
TACE (baseline values) Beyond Ut7 criteria
(12pt)
>1g/dl (12pt)
No response: 1pt
Patient selection for TACE (baseline values)
Max diameter>7cm (1pt)
>37μmol/L (1pt) <36g/dl (1pt)
tumoral blush (curved arrow). (d) cTACE was done and homogeneous lipoidol deposition is seen in the entirety of the tumor (Type I) (arrow). Multitined RFA probe (block arrow) was placed in the lesion under USG and uoroscopy guidance. Lipoidol deposition makes probe placement easier and reduces the risk of post-RFA bleeding. (e and f) Post-procedure 1-month follow-up CECT triple phase abdomen shows a type 1 pattern of lipoidol deposition in the tumor with no enhancing areas in the arterial phase images (E)—suggestive of LR TR—nonvia­ble lesion
Patient evaluation after TACE (post TACE values)
Increase by 2: 3pt.
TAC E
Patient evaluation after TACE (post TACE values)
B: 2pt. C: 3pt
Increase by 2: 2pt
Response: 3pt
Score>4s/o ineffective TAC E
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Table 21.5 Comparison between the two most common radio embolic agents used in TARE
Y90-Thermosphere Y90-SIR sphere Material Glass Resin Diameter (μ) Radiation dose /particle (Bq) 2500 50 Total number of particles used 1.2 million 40–80 million Total radiation dose 3GBq 3GBq Embolic effect Less More Microsphere dose D=A × 50 × (1-LSF) × (1-R)/m where
Advantages 1) Better suited for use in cases where a less embolic
Disadvantages Less effective in large lesions 1) Requires slow and controlled injection.
Y90 Yttrium cellular carcinoma
90
, TARE transarterial radioembolization, μ micrometers, Bq Becquerel, GBq GigaBecquerel, Gy Gray, m2 square meter, HCC hepato-
20–30 20–60
D(Gy)=Total dose administered, A(GBq)=activity
to be administered to target area, LSF=lung shunt
fraction, R=residual activity
effect is desired (e.g., HCC with deranged liver
parameters, HCC with portal vein tumor thrombosis).
2) Fewer chances of reux (less biliary/gastric
complications after the procedure).
A=BSA 0.2+(% T/100) where A(GBq)=Total activity, BSA(m %T=percentage of liver involved by the tumor
Better suited for larger lesions
2) More chances of post-procedure liver failure and reux-related complications.
2
)=body surface area,
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while a lung shunt fraction of more than 20% is a contraindication.
4. Radiation dose calculation: Formulae for glass and resin sphere dose calculation are shown in Table21.5.
21.3.2.5 Second Visit (Microsphere Injection)
The microsphere has to be injected within four weeks of the rst visit. It has a good safety prole and can be done as a daycare procedure. For patients with solitary lesions and normal liver function, lobar injection of the microsphere may be done. For solitary lesions with abnormal liver function, a segmental injection is done. For multiple lesions with pre­served liver function, sequential lobar injection is done. TARE is contraindicated in patients with multiple liver lesions with deranged liver function.
21.3.2.6 Complications
1. Post-radioembolization syndrome: It is the most common complication (~30–50%). Fatigue is the most common presentation.
2. Radiation to normal liver parenchyma: Liver failure, radiation-induced liver disease (~5%).
3. Reux of microsphere: Biliary complications (~10%), gastric complications (~5%).
4. Lung shunting: Radiation-induced pneumonia (<1%).
21.3.4 Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC)
HAIC involves the direct delivery of a chemotherapeutic agent to the liver with a catheter tip in the common hepatic artery. There is high rst-pass metabolism of the chemother­apeutic agent by the liver before it reaches the systemic cir­culation and hence has lesser systemic side effects as compared to systemic chemotherapy. A high concentration of chemotherapeutic drugs can be delivered to the HCC with no signicant increase in systemic toxicity. HAIC is indi­cated in advanced HCC (BCLC-C) where TACE and TARE are contraindicated and have shown a better overall survival rate as compared to systemic chemotherapy [27].
21.4 Hepatic Arterial Interventions inNon­HCC Liver Tumors
Non-HCC liver tumors comprise a vast spectrum of tumors including benign tumors (like hemangioma, FNH, and ade­noma), intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHCC), and liver metastasis from colorectal carcinoma (CRC), breast, mela­noma and neuroendocrine tumors (NET).
21.3.3 Transarterial Bland Embolization (TAE)
Bland embolization is done using gel foam or PVA particles and acts by depriving the tumor of its arterial blood supply. It is a simple procedure and is indicated only in the setting of a ruptured nonresectable HCC in a hemodynamically unstable patient [26].
21.4.1 Neuroendocrine Liver Metastasis (NELM)
Neuroendocrine tumors very commonly metastasize to the liver (80%). The treatment modality for NELM is decided based on liver tumor load, pathological grade of the tumor (WHO Gd-I to Gd-III based on Ki67, mitotic count, and differentiation), and degree of endocrine activ-
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ity. Curative surgical resection is the treatment of choice for patients who are t for surgery with well-dened resectable liver metastasis (no lymph nodal, extrahepatic, or peritoneal metastasis). Liver transplant is not routinely done due to the high recurrence rate. Hepatic arterial interventions and percutaneous ablation are reserved for unresectable liver metastasis (30–50% liver invasion) with low pathological grade (WHO Gd-I and Gd-II) [28]. Hepatic arterial intervention in this setting is not curative and benets the patient only by controlling growth and endocrine symptoms. Bland embolization and conven­tional TACE are well tolerated by patients as compared to DEB-TACE and TARE (associated with increased inci­dence of acute carcinoid syndrome, complications, and death) [29]. Bland embolization has better outcomes in cases of liver metastasis from gastrointestinal NET while cTACE (Cisplatin + doxorubicin) has better outcomes in cases with liver metastasis from pancreatic NET [30]. Poor overall survivability is seen if the location of pri­mary NET is unknown, higher pathological grade (WHO Gd-III), in male patients and in NELM of the caudate lobe [31]. Increased risk of acute carcinoid syndrome is seen after the episode of embolization if there is associated portal venous thrombosis and bile duct dilatation. In advanced unresectable diseases, hormonal (octreotide), conventional (Cisplatin), and targeted molecular (peptide receptor radionuclide therapy—PRRT) chemotherapy may be of value. Cytoreductive surgery is indicated if symptoms are not controlled using drug/hormonal therapy.
21.4.2 Other Liver Metastases
are inoperable at the time of presentation. IHCC is che­moresistant and causes satellite metastatic liver lesions making systemic chemotherapy and liver transplantation ineffective therapies. The majority of mortality in late­stage IHCC is due to intrahepatic tumor burden (liver fail­ure), and hence liver-directed therapies are the cornerstone of treatment for unresectable IHCC and increase overall survival even in patients with extrahepatic metastasis. The location and vascularity of the tumor dictate therapeutic planning. A hypovascular tumor is managed more ef­ciently with percutaneous ablation or external beam radio­therapy (EBRT) while hypervascular lesions are better managed using hepatic arterial interventions. Patients undergoing TARE have a better response (mRECIST) as compared to TACE (conventional/DEB) and TAE [33].
21.4.4 Benign Liver Tumors
Various benign pathologies like hemangioma, adenoma, focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), and benign hepatic cysts (ADPKD) may involve the liver parenchyma. Most of these lesions are asymptomatic and may be managed con­servatively. Treatment is warranted if the lesions become symptomatic, start enlarging in size, cause hemorrhage, hepatic insufciency, or show a malignant transformation [34]. Surgical resection is the mainstay of therapy. Interventional radiological treatment can be used in cases where surgery is not feasible or as a presurgical treatment (reduction in size or vascularity). Intervention radiologi­cal strategies may include percutaneous ablation or hepatic arterial embolization (bland embolization or con­ventional chemoembolization).
Most commonly originate from colorectal carcinoma (CRC), breast, and melanoma. The oligometastatic dis­ease has been successfully treated using percutaneous ablative therapies as well as hepatic arterial interventions. DEBIRI TACE has shown much promise in the treatment of CRC liver metastasis [32]. Patients with oligometa­static breast cancer disease (few metastases conned to the liver) have shown more survival after DEB-TACE as compared to conventional TACE.
21.4.3 Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma (IHCC)
IHCC is the second most common primary liver malig­nancy. Ten percent of cholangiocarcinoma is intrahepatic, and the majority of IHCC presents as mass-forming lesions. The tumor is inltrative in nature and presents at a more advanced stage, hence the majority of the lesions
21.4.4.1 Hemangiomas
They are the most common benign tumor involving the liver parenchyma. They are mostly managed conserva­tively (steroids, beta-blockers). Nonconservative manage­ment is warranted when the lesions are symptomatic, large in size (giant hemangiomas >10cm), and present with Kasabach Merritt syndrome, rupture, and hemor­rhage. Surgical resection is the rst treatment modality. Transarterial bland embolization (TAE) may be done prior to surgery (to reduce size and vascularity) or in cases of tumor rupture. cTACE using bleomycin and lipiodol mix­ture may also be done [35]. (Fig.21.4) Percutaneous RFA is also a treatment option.
21.4.4.2 Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
This is the second most common benign liver lesion and is characterized by a central stellate scar with an artery travers­ing through the scar. Treatment is indicated in growing lesions and large (>4cm) lesions with a suspected increased
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Fig. 21.4 Transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) using bleomycin and lipoidol mixture for giant hemangiomas. (a and b) Pre-procedure triple phase CEMRI abdomen: T2 weighted image (a) depicting two large T2 hyperintense lesions with areas of very bright T2 signal areas within. Arterial phase post-contrast T1 weighted fat saturation image (b) showing globular discontinuous peripheral puddles of enhancement (arrows) in both the lesions—ndings suggestive of giant hemangio­mas. (c) Selective digital subtraction angiography from posterior sec­toral branch of the right hepatic artery (block arrow) shows this artery
risk of traumatic hemorrhage [36]. TAE may be done prior to surgery or as an alternative to surgery.
21.4.4.3 Hepatocellular Adenoma
It is the third most common benign liver tumor and has a high propensity to hemorrhage. Tumor growth is associated with oral contraceptive pill use and pregnancy (estrogen- dependent). For symptomatic patients with tumor rupture, surgical resection is the treatment of choice for stable patients while TAE is the treat­ment of choice for unstable patients with hemoperitoneum. The rst line of treatment in asymptomatic patients is the removal of the offending agent (OCP) and reimaging after 3–6months. The lesion may be managed conservatively if it reduces or stays stable in size in the follow- up scan. Surgical resection is indi­cated after the follow- up scan if the lesion grows in size or if there is an increased risk of hemorrhage (>5cm) and malignant transformation (males, glycogen storage disorder) [37].
21.4.4.4 Polycystic Liver Disease
Hepatic cysts in ADPKD derive their blood supply from the hepatic artery. Shrinkage of cysts may occur after TAE.
is supplying the tumor with multiple areas of tumoral blush (arrow). (d) Post-TACE selective angiography from posterior sectoral branch of right hepatic artery shows lipoidol cast in the feeding artery with no tumoral blush. (e and f) Abdominal radiograph (e) and coronal reformat of arterial phase CECT abdomen (f) after multiple sessions of TACE (bleomycin + lipoidol) shows patchy peripheral deposition of lipoidol (arrows). There is no residual arterial phase enhancement in the right lobe lesion. However, few areas of residual arterial phase enhancement are seen in the left lobe lesion
21.5 Hepatic Arterial Interventions inPost­Transplant Patients
Hepatic arterial complications comprise the most common vascular complications in a post-liver transplant patient. The hepatic artery provides the major blood supply to the hepatic parenchyma and bile ducts in a post-transplant liver, and hence hepatic arterial complications pose a serious threat to graft function and recipient survivability. Cholangiolar abscesses and nonanastomotic biliary strictures are more commonly seen in recipients with hepatic artery complica­tions. Arterial complications are more commonly seen in adult patients and occur equally in live donor liver trans­plants (LDLT) and dead donor liver transplants (DDLT) (unlike venous complications which are more common in the pediatric population and LDLT). Diagnosis is made using a Doppler study. Various hepatic arterial complications are tabulated in Table21.6.
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Table 21.6 Common hepatic arterial complications associated with liver transplantation and their management
Trivia Clinical feature Risk factors Treatment
Hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT)
Hepatic artery stenosis (HAS)
Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm (HAP)
Hepatic artery rupture (HAR)
LDLT live donor liver transplantation, DDLT dead donor liver transplantation, LFT liver function tests, TACE transarterial chemoembolization, RxOC treatment of choice
Most common arterial complication, most severe complication, a most common cause of death and graft loss
HAP progresses to HAR Early>Late
Early>Late
Adult > child LDLT >DDLT Early—Graft dysfunction Late—Ischemic cholangiopathy
Late>Early
Asymptomatic with raised LFT
Early>Late
High mortality
High mortality
MC- surgery- related Nonsurgical factors: Old age, prior TACE, hypercoagulable state, ABO incompatibility
Surgery related Excessive length of donor artery, donor–recipient vessel caliber discrepancy
Peritoneal infections (fungal)
Fungal infection RxOC—
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Intra-arterial thrombolysis is done when retransplant is not feasible
RxOC— Angioplasty±stenting
Surgical revision was done if the arterial intervention fails
RxOC—Covered stent placement
Urgent hepatic artery ligation was done if the arterial intervention fails
Embolization±Covered stent
Urgent hepatic artery ligation was done if the arterial intervention fails
21.6 Interventions inHepatic Artery Aneurysms andPseudoaneurysms
True aneurysms of the hepatic artery are less commonly seen compared to pseudoaneurysms. They are ow-related and more commonly seen involving major arterial trunks like common and proper hepatic arteries. They form due to a deciency in arterial wall strength and are more com­monly seen in older patients (associated with atherosclero­sis). If seen in younger patients, they may be associated with connective tissue disorders. Since true aneurysms are located in larger, nontortuous arteries (feasible for larger device placement) which are nonexpendable, placement of
a covered stent to cut off the aneurysm from the main circu­lation is the treatment of choice. If covered stent placement is not feasible, coil packing of the aneurysmal sac using detachable coils or balloon-occluded coil packing may be done [38].
Pseudoaneurysms of the hepatic artery are more common and are iatrogenic or infective in origin (MC—post­intervention). They arise from segmental hepatic artery branches, lack all three wall layers, and require emergency intervention. Since they are located distally in expendable arteries with collateral circulation, the sandwich technique of coiling (closing both the backdoor and front door) is the treatment of choice (Fig.21.5).
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Fig. 21.5 Coil packing of hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm. (a) Coronal MIP reformat of CT angiography of the abdomen depicts a wide neck pseudoaneurysm arising eccentrically from the segment VIII branch of the right hepatic artery. (b) Selective right hepatic artery DSA images show the wide neck aneurysm arising from the proximal segment VIII branch. (c) The neck of the pseudoaneurysm was cannulated using a microcatheter and packing of the aneurysm sac was done using microcoils (block arrow). (d) Post-aneurysmal sac coil packing selective right hepatic artery DSA images show no contrast opacication of the pseudoaneurysm with patent distal ow in the segment VIII hepatic
21.7 Interventions inArterioportal Fistulas
Arterioportal stulas (APF) are more commonly acquired vas­cular malformations with direct communication between the hepatic artery and portal vein. An acquired arterioportal stula develops due to trauma, post-hepatic interventions, post-sur­gery, and spontaneously (e.g., in HCC). Arterioportal stulas are classied according to location and hemodynamics [39]. Type 1 arterioportal stulas are small peripherally located asymptomatic stulas. They develop mostly after hepatic interventions. They thrombose spontaneously and are man­aged conservatively. Persistence of ow after one month or development of symptoms warrants embolization. Type 2 arte­rioportal stulas are acquired large centrally located stulas which develop after penetrating liver lacerations. They present with features of portal hypertension and may lead to portal brosis if left untreated. Coil embolization is the rst line of
artery branch (arrow). Note the microcoils in the aneurysm sac (block arrow). (e) Post-procedure celiac angiogram shows no opacication of the pseudoaneurysm (coil packed—block arrow) with distal ow present in the segment VIII branch of the right hepatic artery (arrow). No other branches of celiac artery supply the pseudoaneurysm. No other pseudoa­neurysms are seen. (f) Post-procedure coronal MIP reformat of CT angi­ography of the abdomen depicts metal artifacts in the pseudoaneurysm sac (block white arrow) due to microcoils. No contrast opacication of the pseudoaneurysm sac is seen with normal contrast opacication of the distal segment VIII hepatic arterial branch (white arrow)
treatment. PVA/glue embolization may be required if multiple feeders are present. Surgery is done if there is the persistence of ow after embolization. Type 3 arterioportal stula is con­genital diffuse intrahepatic arterioportal communication. The baby presents with failure to thrive, severe portal hyperten­sion, and cirrhosis. A liver transplant is the treatment of choice.

21.8 Hepatic Parenchyma Repopulation

Hepatic arterial infusion of bone marrow stem cells has been used as a novel technique to increase hepatocellular regen­eration. This novel modality has been used for increasing liver regeneration in patients with cirrhosis [40]. This may also be used to increase liver regeneration in patients who fail to reach desired standardized future liver remnant (sFLR) after portal vein embolization.
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Interventions oftheHepatic Veins, Inferior Vena Cava, andPortal Vein
RanjanKumarPatel andAmarMukund
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Key Messages
1. TJLB is a low bleeding-risk procedure, and the two most common indications for TJLB are coagulopathy and sig­nicant ascites.
2. The two most common indications of TIPS in clinical practice are refractory ascites and secondary prophy­laxis of variceal bleeding. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is the most common post-TIPS complication, seen in 25–45% of cases. Careful patient selection is crucial to prevent this complication.
3. TIPS vs. BRTO should be individualized depending on the vascular anatomy, associated co-morbidities, avail­ability, and local expertise. TIPS may be a better option in patients with associated ascites and/or portal vein thrombosis without any other contraindications. In con­trast, BRTO may be a good option for patients having a high risk of post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy or heart failure.
4. PVR-TIPS may need procedure modications, such as transhepatic or transsplenic balloon or snare-assisted techniques.
5. A stepwise approach is followed in managing BCS, starting from anticoagulation, angioplasty ± stenting, creation of portosystemic shunt, and nally, liver transplantation.
6. Primary stenting in BCS is preferred for long-segment HV or IVC stenosis or occlusion, while only angioplasty sufces for short-segment stricture.
7. The indications of TIPS/DIPS in BCS include an absence of any recanalizable hepatic veins, failure to respond to angioplasty and anticoagulation, and progressive disease despite successful angioplasty and/or stenting.
R. K. Patel Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India
A. Mukund ( Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi, India
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8. PVE is a safe and well-tolerated procedure without any change or a slight transient uctuation in liver function following the procedure. Unlike trans-arterial emboliza­tion, patients experience either no or minimal post­embolization syndrome because PVE induces apoptosis rather than ischemic necrosis.
9. PVE with glue induces superior FLR hypertrophy than other embolic agents; however, glue embolization requires technical expertise to avoid non-target embolization.
10. The most common indications for IVC lter placement in patients with VTE are contraindication to anticoagu­lants, failure to anticoagulants, and stoppage of antico­agulants due to complications.

22.1 Introduction

Interventional procedures of hepatic veins, inferior vena cava (IVC), and portal veins are mostly related to liver cir­rhosis and portal hypertension. The different interventional procedures include basic procedures like transjugular liver biopsy and hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement to technically challenging procedures such as transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) or direct IVC to portal vein shunt (DIPS). Patients with Budd–Chiari syn­drome require hepatic vein or IVC angioplasty with/without stenting. Moreover, patients with dominant spontaneous por­tosystemic shunt-related symptoms (bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy) demand shunt occlusion, usually achieved through retrograde venous route, i.e., balloon or vascular plug-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO/ PARTO). As an alternative to portal vein ligation (PVL), por­tal vein embolization (PVE) can be performed in a minimally invasive way to achieve adequate future liver remnant hyper­trophy, thereby avoiding liver failure following hepatectomy. This chapter describes each of the mentioned procedures in detail.
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22.2 Transjugular Liver Biopsy (TJLB)

Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) is considered in patients with a diffuse liver disease where percutaneous liver biopsy is contraindicated or in conjunction with other procedures requiring transjugular access, such as hemodynamic moni­toring and HVPG measurement, TIPS, or HV angioplasty. The two most common indications are coagulopathy and sig­nicant ascites. Other indications include increased bleeding risk conditions, such as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiecta­sis, peliosis hepatis, suspected hepatic amyloidosis, or morbid obesity. Although not usually indicated, in some cir­cumstances, TJLB may be considered for biopsy of the focal lesion in the vicinity of one of the hepatic veins [1, 2]. The diagnostic yield of TJLB ranges from 85 to 100% [3, 4].
The contraindications to TJLB are uncorrectable severe
coagulopathy and thrombosis of bilateral jugular veins.
22.2.1 Patient Preparation
A preliminary USG is done to conrm the patency of IJV, the diffuse nature of the liver disease, the amount of ascites, and most importantly, the patency of hepatic veins. It is advisable to drain moderate to gross ascites before the procedure. Although a low bleeding risk procedure, INR should be cor­rected to 2–3, and platelets should be transfused if <20,000/ mm3 [5].
22.2.2 Procedure
TJLB is performed in a uoroscopic suite under local anes­thesia with or without conscious sedation. Intraprocedural vitals, oxygen saturation, and cardiac rhythm are monitored to detect tabletop complications.
Steps
• After USG-guided IJV access, the hepatic vein (HV) is
catheterized using a combination of a 5F multipurpose (MPA) catheter and a 0.035 hydrophilic guidewire. Right HV is preferred as it has a relatively straighter course and the least acute angulation. Different-shaped catheters, such as C2 or reverse curve catheters, may be attempted in case of an acute angle of entry into HV.
• A hepatic venogram is taken after HV cannulation to deter-
mine its patency. Over the guidewire, an occlusion balloon catheter (Swan-Ganz catheter) is placed in the HV (within 1–3cm of IVC). Free HV and balloon- occluded HV pres­sure (~wedge HV pressure) are measured to calculate HVPG (hepatic venous pressure gradient) (Fig.22.1a). The difference between FHVP and IVC pressure at the level of HV conuence should be <2mm Hg.
• The hydrophilic guidewire is exchanged with a stiff
guidewire, and a 9F vascular sheath is advanced into the HV. The TJLB stiff cannula (LABS-100; Cook Inc., Bloomington, IN) is advanced within the sheath, and its tip is positioned 2–3 cm into the liver from the hepatic vein ostium. Breath-hold at deep inspiration may facili­tate the negotiation of the stiff cannula into the HV.
• With the patient holding his breath, the stiff cannula is
turned (anteriorly if in the right hepatic vein and to the right if in the middle hepatic vein) to wedge against the liver parenchyma. The Tru-Cut biopsy needle (18/19G-60cm quick core biopsy needle) is advanced ahead of the stiffen­ing cannula, and a biopsy is taken (Fig.22.1b).
• Usually, 3–4 passes are made for adequate samples [6]. A
specimen of either 15mm in length or containing at least six complete portal tracts is considered adequate [14].
• After the biopsy, a check hepatic venogram is done through
the sheath to exclude contrast extravasation, if any.
• Finally, the sheath is removed, and the IJV access site is
secured with compression.
Fig. 22.1 Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB). (a) Balloon­occluded hepatic venogram (black arrow A) for WHVP measurement after RHV catheterization through the right jugular approach before measuring; (b) Transjugular liver biopsy under combined USG (open white arrow B) and uoroscopic guidance using LABS-100 set. IVC Inferior vena cava, RHV Right hepatic vein, WHVP Wedge hepatic venous pressure