title: Ultrasound evaluation of TIPS placement.
abstract: Sonography is a valuable tool for evaluating shunts used to treat variceal bleeding due to portal hypertension. This article defines the protocol for ultrasound imaging of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and abnormal findings associated with TIPS placement. It also discusses common pitfalls in TIPS imaging, including artifacts, echoes and incomplete visualization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiologic Sciences, School of Allied Health, Indiana University Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011168:Portal System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019168:Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014781:Viscera