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Bookmark or Share- What Is TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)?Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a procedure performed in which a shunt is placed between the portal and hepatic veins. Individuals who have this procedure include those with cirrhosis of the liver. TIPS complications include heart failure and hepatic encephalopathy.
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- TIPS - Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic ShuntTransjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt or TIPS is a procedure that uses imaging guidance to connect the portal vein to the hepatic vein in the liver. A small metal device called a stent is placed to keep the connection open and allow it to bring blood draining from the bowel back to the heart while avoiding the liver.
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt - WikipediaTransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS or TIPSS) is an artificial channel within the liver that establishes communication between the inflow portal vein and the outflow hepatic vein.It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup ...
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