Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt

McCormick, P.A.; Dick, R.; Chin, J.; Irving, J.D.; McIntyre, N.; Hobbs, K.E.; Burroughs, A.K.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine 49(11): 791

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064
PMID: 8334483
Document Number: 407882
The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt is a non-surgical method for creating a portosystemic shunt. Early reports suggest that it is effective for treating portal hypertension and variceal bleeding. This review describes the technique and discusses the indications and complications.

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