title: [Dysfunction of a TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt) and chylous ascites].
abstract: We reported a 66 year old woman diagnosed of cirrhosis secondary to VHC. A TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) placement was used for the treatment of recurrent variceal hemorrhage and, a chyloperitoneum with hepatorenal syndrome developed after shunt occlusion. We discuss the pathological processes that might be responsible and the poor prognosis of this no reported complication.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Sagunto, Valencia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rovira
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Molés
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hinojosa
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Primo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Gonzalvo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Albert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D019168:Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic