Advanced Minimally Invasive Care for Chronic Liver Disease

Liver Cirrhosis is a serious condition in which healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue, affecting normal liver function. One of the major complications of cirrhosis is Portal Hypertension (PHT), a condition caused by increased pressure in the portal vein system that carries blood to the liver.

Modern Interventional Radiology offers advanced minimally invasive procedures to manage complications of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.

What Is Liver Cirrhosis?

Liver cirrhosis develops due to long-term liver damage caused by conditions such as:

  • Chronic alcohol use
  • Hepatitis B or C infection
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Autoimmune liver disorders
  • Chronic liver inflammation

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, blood flow through the liver becomes restricted, leading to portal hypertension and other complications.

What Is Portal Hypertension (PHT)?

Portal Hypertension refers to increased pressure within the portal venous system due to impaired blood flow through the liver.

This increased pressure can lead to serious complications such as:

  • Variceal bleeding
  • Ascites (fluid accumulation in abdomen)
  • Enlarged spleen
  • Liver failure
  • Hepatic encephalopathy

Common Symptoms

Patients with liver cirrhosis and PHT may experience:

  • Abdominal swelling (Ascites)
  • Swelling in legs
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes (Jaundice)
  • Vomiting blood or black stools
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss

Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatments

TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)

A minimally invasive procedure that creates a channel within the liver to reduce portal vein pressure and control complications such as variceal bleeding and ascites.

Variceal Embolization

Image-guided treatment used to control or prevent bleeding from enlarged veins (varices).

Ascitic Fluid Drainage

Minimally invasive drainage procedures for severe abdominal fluid accumulation.

Portal Vein Interventions

Advanced procedures to restore or improve portal vein blood flow in selected patients.

Liver Tumor & Cirrhosis-Related Interventions

Image-guided therapies for associated liver tumors or complications.

Benefits of Interventional Radiology Treatments

  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Reduced risk compared to major surgery
  • Faster recovery time
  • Effective control of complications
  • Improved quality of life
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Image-guided precision treatment
  • Suitable for high-risk patients

Who May Benefit?

You may benefit from minimally invasive liver and portal hypertension treatments if you:

  • Have liver cirrhosis with complications
  • Experience recurrent variceal bleeding
  • Have severe ascites
  • Need portal pressure reduction
  • Are not suitable for major surgery
  • Require advanced liver disease management

Why Choose Us?

  • Expertise in advanced liver and portal hypertension interventions
  • State-of-the-art imaging technology
  • Multidisciplinary liver care approach
  • Personalized treatment planning
  • Focus on minimally invasive solutions
  • Dedicated patient monitoring and follow-up