Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (also known as TIPS) is a radiologic approach that is used to create a portosystemic shunt percutaneously, where the hepatic vein and the main portal vein ...

In conclusion, therapy for BCS usually requires TIPS or OLT. The treatment modality is dependent on duration of illness, extent of thrombosis and degree of liver dysfunction. TIPS is successful as ...

"Post-TIPS HE [hepatic encephalopathy] may reflect the patients' overall vulnerability leading to an increased risk for complications and thus explaining the overall poorer prognosis of these patients ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Orthotopic liver transplantation before transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation is ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am writing this for my husband. About five years ago, he was told he had hemochromatosis. The iron damaged his liver and pancreas. He is not a candidate for a liver transplant. In ...