| Literature DB >> 7544239 |
G Moulin1, P Champsaur, J M Bartoli, C Chagnaud, H Rousseau, D Monges.
Abstract
We describe a case in which a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) was inserted to enable palliative treatment of an adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. The cirrhotic patient presented with esophageal varices in contact with a tumor of the esophagus. By relieving portal pressure, TIPS reduced the risk of hemorrhage during laser resection and prevented recurrence of esophageal varices.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7544239 DOI: 10.1007/bf00204148
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0174-1551 Impact factor: 2.740