Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Reduction Using the GORE VIATORR Controlled Expansion Endoprosthesis: Hemodynamics of Reducing an Established 10-mm TIPS to 8-mm in Diameter
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1807-x
Abstract: To the Editor, Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) involves the creation of a shunt between the portal and hepatic veins to treat portal hypertension and its complications, including refractory ascites, hepatic hydrothorax, and variceal bleeding… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; viatorr controlled; range; controlled expansion ... See more keywords
High Incidence of Hepatic Encephalopathy After Viatorr Controlled Expansion Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06716-2
Abstract: The Viatorr Controlled Expansion (VCX) stent-graft was designed to mitigate hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. To determine the incidence and degree of HE after VCX TIPS. Thirty-three patients (M:F 17:16,… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; transjugular intrahepatic; viatorr controlled; controlled expansion ... See more keywords