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Technique of Porcine Liver Procurement and Orthotopic Transplantation using an Active Porto-Caval Shunt
Published on: May 7, 2015
[Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). Thirteen-year experience]
1Department of Radiology, Section of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Mail Code 7800, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA.
Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico
|March 29, 2002
Summary
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a key treatment for portal hypertension complications. This review covers indications, results, and complications of TIPS procedures.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Hepatology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a non-selective shunt.
- It is created using percutaneous endovascular techniques.
- TIPS has been used for 13 years, primarily for hemorrhagic portal hypertension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review accepted indications and contraindications for TIPS.
- To discuss technical and clinical results of TIPS procedures.
- To outline complications and recent research in TIPS.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on TIPS.
- Analysis of clinical data regarding TIPS outcomes.
- Synthesis of information on TIPS complications and advancements.
Main Results:
- TIPS is effective for managing hemorrhagic portal hypertension.
- TIPS shows efficacy in controlling bleeding and refractory ascites.
- Key complications and recent research findings are detailed.
Conclusions:
- TIPS is an established procedure for portal hypertension management.
- Understanding indications, contraindications, and complications is crucial.
- Ongoing research continues to refine TIPS applications.
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