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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

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A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, usually abbreviated TIPS, is an artificial channel created within the liver that connects the portal vein to the hepatic vein. It is used to treat portal hypertension, a condition that frequently causes life-threatening bleeding from the esophagus and the buildup of fluid in the abdomen known as ascites.

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Standard of Care 1
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Ascites, Conditions
Source Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
Esophageal Varices, Conditions
Source Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
Portal Hypertension, Conditions
Source Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
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Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transjugular_intrahepatic_portosystemic_shunt, lead section
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt is an artificial channel within the liver that establishes communication between the inflow portal vein and the outflow hepatic vein.
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
  • Treats: Portal Hypertension, Lead: treats Portal Hypertension
    It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup of fluid within the abdomen (ascites).
  • Treats: Esophageal Varices, Lead: treats Esophageal Varices
    It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup of fluid within the abdomen (ascites).
  • Treats: Ascites, Lead: treats Ascites
    It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup of fluid within the abdomen (ascites).
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