Abstract
Article: Sonographic Evaluation of a Unique Meso-Rex Shunt: A Case Study
Authors: Danielle E. Cain, BHS-CDS, RDMS, and Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
Category: Vascular [VT]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonographic Evaluation of a Unique Meso-Rex Shunt: A Case Study,” you will be able to:
Define the common findings seen with a Meso-Rex shunt
Identify the etiology that leads to needing a shunt
Understand the sonographic findings associated with a Meso-Rex shunt
A Meso-Rex shunt is used as an effective treatment option for: Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis Intrahepatic poral vein obstruction Internal jugular vein thrombosis
Which native vessel is used most commonly in a Meso-Rex shunt? Superior mesenteric vein Recanalized umbilical vein remnant Internal jugular vein Great saphenous vein
In a Meso-Rex shunt, where is the distal anastomosis site? Left portal vein Undivided right portal vein Main portal vein Anterior right portal vein
Which type of portal hypertension is caused by portal thrombosis? Prehepatic Intrahepatic Posthepatic Congestive
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