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From: Coil and n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate migration into the stomach after TIPS for gastroesophageal variceal bleeding: a case report and literature review

Fig. 2

CT and EGD follow-up after TIPS. a Abdominal axial CT demonstrated the coil from the GEVs protruding into the stomach (white arrow). b Digital scout image revealing migration of the coil (black arrow). The coil was straightened, and NBCA was not visualized. c EGD view of the coil and n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate migrating into the gastric wall. Adhesion of the remnants of NBCA at the surface of the coil (black arrow). d The coil extended through the gastric wall, resulting in multiple incarcerated ulcers (white arrow). CT, computed tomography; EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy; GEVs, gastroesophageal varices; NBCA, n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate

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