Imaging-guided interventions modulating portal venous flow: Evidence and controversies [PDF]
Portal hypertension is defined by an increase in the portosystemic venous gradient. In most cases, increased resistance to portal blood flow is the initial cause of elevated portal pressure.
Cannella R.+6 more
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[The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt].
The case of a 66-year-old woman with several episodes of hemorrhage by esophageal varices and ascites due to portal hypertension is presented. Despite 4 sessions of endoscopic sclerotherapy bleeding recurred. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt was performed.
F C Leal+7 more
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Volumetric Blood Flow in Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Revision Using 3‐Dimensional Doppler Sonography [PDF]
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/135560/1/jum2015342257 ...
Fowlkes, J. Brian+6 more
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunts: a new option in portal hypertension. [PDF]
These guidelines on transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) in the management of portal hypertension have been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) under
Armstrong, Matthew J+14 more
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Aszites, Pfortaderthrombose und hepatische Enzephalopathie bei Leberzirrhose: Aktuelle Therapieempfehlungen [PDF]
Treatment of Ascites, Portal Vein Thrombosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver Background: Ascites, portal vein thrombosis and hepatic encephalopathy are important complications of cirrhosis of the liver.
Abecasis R+46 more
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Retrospective Study of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Placement for Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension [PDF]
Background and Aims: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is used for decompressing clinically significant portal hypertension. The aims of this study were to evaluate clinical outcomes and adverse events associated with this procedure ...
Bilhim, Tiago+6 more
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Role of TIPS in Improving Survival of Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease [PDF]
Liver cirrhosis is associated with higher morbidity and reduced survival with appearance of portal hypertension and resultant decompensation. Portal decompression plays a key role in improving survival in these patients.
Amarapurkar, Deepak N.+1 more
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New indications for TIPSs: what do we know so far? [PDF]
Since 1988, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been an effective therapy for portal hyper tension in many settings. Thanks to continuous technical improvements and a wiser selection of patients, excel lent results have been achieved
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Non-pharmacological Treatment of Ascites [PDF]
Diuretics are considered the first-line pharmacological treatment option for ascites. Diuretic treatment begins with spironolactone and furosemide.
Abaalkhail, Faisal+4 more
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in Spain. Clinical-epidemiological considerations in relation to a multicenter registry [PDF]
Objective: this study aimed to determine the epidemiological, technical and clinical data of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) performed by Interventional Radiology departments in Spain.
De Gregorio , Miguel Ángel+6 more
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