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A new stent-graft for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Lookup NU author(s): Dr John Rose

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Abstract

The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) has become in effective method of treatment for the complications of portal hypertension, however shunt dysfunction is common. Covered stent-grafts have been tested in animal models, and customized or "homemade" devices have been deployed in several institutions. We report the use or a new commercially available TIPSS stent-graft in six patients undergoing primary shunting as well as two cases of revision or secondary TIPSS. The device has proved relatively easy to handle and appears to have the technical features likely to improve primary patency. Further follow-up is required to properly assess shunt patency and re-intervention rates.


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Author(s): Rose JDG, Pimpalwar S, Jackson RW

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of Radiology

Year: 2001

Volume: 74

Issue: 886

Pages: 908-912

ISSN (print): 0007-1285

ISSN (electronic): 1748-880X

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology


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