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Title: | The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). | Austin Authors: | Owen, A R;Stanley, A J;Vijayananthan, A;Moss, J G | Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Melbourne, Australia andrewowen@doctors.org.uk |
Issue Date: | 13-Feb-2009 | Publication information: | Clinical Radiology 2009; 64(7): 664-74 | Abstract: | The creation of an intrahepatic portosystemic shunt via a transjugular approach (TIPS) is an interventional radiological procedure used to treat the complications of portal hypertension. TIPS insertion is principally indicated to prevent or arrest variceal bleeding when medical or endoscopic treatments fail, and in the management refractory ascites. This review discusses the development and execution of the technique, with focus on its clinical efficacy. Patient selection, imaging surveillance, revision techniques, and complications are also discussed. | Gov't Doc #: | 19520210 | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/10835 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.crad.2008.09.017 | Journal: | Clinical radiology | URL: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19520210 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | Ascites.surgery Humans Hypertension, Portal.surgery Patient Selection Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic.adverse effects.methods Portography Postoperative Complications Radiography, Interventional.methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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