Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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TIPS

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Creation of a connecting tract between portal vein and liver vein. TIPS causes portovenously congested blood to flow into the vena cava without passing through the liver capillaries. This shunt is kept open by inserting a self-expanding stent.

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Complicatively, an increase in hepatic encephalopathy and a deterioration of liver function due to reduced liver perfusion are to be expected. Anticoagulation is usually necessary.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer