| Literature DB >> 21326709 |
Michael J Wallace1, David C Madoff.
Abstract
Since its first clinical application in 1988, the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has emerged as a safe and effective means of managing patients with morbid portal hypertension. Despite the considerable body of literature on TIPS, portal decompression in patients with malignancy has not been sufficiently examined. These patients typically experience sequelae of portal hypertension that requires palliation. The purpose of this article is to review the reported experience with TIPS in patients with malignancy.Entities:
Keywords: Hepatic neoplasm; interventional procedure; portal hypertension; portosystemic shunt
Year: 2005 PMID: 21326709 PMCID: PMC3036301 DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-925557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513