title: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: McCormick
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dick
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Irving
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Hobbs
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Burroughs
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006503:Hepatic Veins; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000628:therapy; D011169:Portal Vein; D011170:Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical; D015607:Stents