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[Dysfunction of a TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt) and chylous ascites]
E Rovira1, J R Molés, J Hinojosa
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Sagunto, Valencia.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|June 1, 1997
Abstract:
We reported a 66 year old woman diagnosed of cirrhosis secondary to VHC. A TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) placement was used for the treatment of recurrent variceal hemorrhage and, a chyloperitoneum with hepatorenal syndrome developed after shunt occlusion. We discuss the pathological processes that might be responsible and the poor prognosis of this no reported complication.