Stent Placement for Portal Hypertension Treatment

In this procedure, the provider establishes an artificial channel, or tunnel, between the portal vein and one of the hepatic veins. The provider then places a stent in the tunnel. The provider performs this procedure as a treatment for portal hypertension to lower the pressure in the veins of the stomach and esophagus, or the food pipe, and prevent serious bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.