| Literature DB >> 21699820 |
Harjit K Bhogal1, Arun J Sanyal.
Abstract
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) decompresses the portal venous system. TIPS has been used to manage the complications of portal hypertension in cirrhosis, including variceal hemorrhage and refractory ascites. The uncoated TIPS stents are limited by stent stenosis; however, the introduction of coated stents has decreased this. With the introduction of coated stents, we must reevaluate the utility of TIPS in the management of complications of portal hypertension.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21699820 PMCID: PMC3200495 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2011.06.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol ISSN: 1542-3565 Impact factor: 11.382