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Semin intervent Radiol 2015; 32(02): 123-132
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1549376
Review Article
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Complications: Prevention and Management

Paul V. Suhocki
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
,
Matthew P. Lungren
2   Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California
,
Baljendra Kapoor
3   Section of Interventional Radiology, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
,
Charles Y. Kim
1   Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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28 May 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion has been well established as an effective treatment in the management of sequelae of portal hypertension. There are a wide variety of complications that can be encountered, such as hemorrhage, encephalopathy, TIPS dysfunction, and liver failure. This review article summarizes various approaches to preventing and managing these complications.

Keywords

transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt - portal hypertension - encephalopathy - complications - interventional radiology
 

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