Transjugular approach for successful recanalization and stenting for inferior vena cava stenosis

Abstract

Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disease characterized by obstruction of outflow in the hepatic vein and/or the inferior vena cava (IVC). Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent placement is nowadays considered to be the first-line treatment for central venous disease because of its minimal-invasive approach. IVC reconstruction by surgical approach is not preferred due to increased morbidity and disappointing patency rates. We describe a case of a long-segment, thrombotic, chronic total occlusion of the IVC that was dilated and stented using a recanalization technique involving the use of Brokenborough septal puncture needle, Mullin dilator and Accura balloon from the jugular approach.