Semin intervent Radiol 2001; 18(3): 281-290
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17935
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TIPS

José Ignacio Bilbao1 , Isabel Vivas1 , Jesús Sola2 , Carlos Delgado1
  • 1Servicio de Radiologia, Clinica Universitaria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain and
  • 2Departamento de Anatomia Patológica, Clinica Universitaria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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Publication Date:
18 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Transjugular intrahepatic protosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a widely accepted technique for the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. Other indications are the refactory ascites and Budd-Chiari syndrome. This technique, however, is not free of complications with clinical consequences. Faulty patient selection, poor operative technique and recurrent stenosis are the commonest impediments for a successful outcome. This article updates the TIPS procedure with a review of the literature and a description of the authors' experience in performing this technique.

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