Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt.
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.
McCormick
P A
PA
Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London.
Dick
R
R
Chin
J
J
Irving
J D
JD
McIntyre
N
N
Hobbs
K E
KE
Burroughs
A K
AK
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