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#292 TIPS Procedure Explained: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Portal Hypertension
TIPS, or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, is an important procedure used in the management of complications related to portal hypertension. In this episode, we review what TIPS is, how it works, why it is performed, and the major clinical considerations surrounding TIPS placement. Topics covered include: • What TIPS is and what the procedure creates • Portal hypertension and why reducing portal pressure matters • The anatomy of the portal venous and hepatic venous systems • How a portosystemic shunt changes blood flow • Common indications for TIPS • Refractory ascites • Variceal…
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