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Shunt dysfunction is a major complication of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). Ultrasonography is a preferred method of shunt follow-up after TIPS, but some misjudgments can occur in cases of shunt dysfunction due to peculiarities of ...
Heng Du +4 more
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Portal Revascularization in the Setting of Cavernous Transformation Through a Paracholedocal Vein: A Case Report [PDF]
Diffuse thrombosis of the entire portal system (PVT) and cavernomatous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) represents a demanding challenge in liver transplantation.
Bueno, A. (Álvaro) +6 more
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Massive gastrointestinal bleeding due to ectopic varix in distal duodenum: a case report
Duodenal ectopic varices (DEV) are an uncommon etiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and are associated with high mortality. Both the diagnosis and management of DEV are challenging.
Patrick Mallea +4 more
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Paraumbilical collateral veins on MRI as possible protection against portal venous thrombosis in candidates for liver transplantation [PDF]
Background: We retrospectively evaluate the potential protective influence of patent paraumblical vein (PUV) collaterals against portal vein (PV) thrombosis and reduced PV diameter in candidates for orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) Methods: Dynamic 3D ...
Bergin, Diane +6 more
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Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy [PDF]
Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy is the term used to describe a constellation of features indicative of abnormal heart structure and function in patients with cirrhosis.
Soon Baik, Tamer R Fouad, Samuel S Lee
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North American Practice-Based Recommendations for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in Portal Hypertension. [PDF]
Complications of portal hypertension, including ascites, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic hydrothorax, and hepatic encephalopathy, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Abraldes, Juan +29 more
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Acute liver failure and infarction complicating TIPS placement
Here in we report a case of acute liver failure with hepatic infarction after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). An upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage patient with a medical history of alcoholic cirrhosis underwent a TIPS procedure. One
Guo-Ping Liu, MD +3 more
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Lipopolysaccharide and toll-like receptor 4 in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts [PDF]
Surgical attenuation of a congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) results in increased portal vein perfusion, liver growth and clinical improvement. Portal lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is implicated in liver regeneration via toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 mediated
House, A K +4 more
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Hepatic sinus obstruction syndrome (HSOS) is easy to be misdiagnosed or missed, and there is no unified and effective treatment for it. A patient was considered to have Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Yidan Gao +5 more
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The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is performed to create an intrahepatic tract between the hepatic and portal veins which helps to shunt blood away from the hepatic sinusoids.
Kavya Mirchia, MD +8 more
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