title: Diagnostic radiology of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
abstract: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) are an effective method for treating the complications of portal hypertension. Specific indications for TIPS include secondary prevention of variceal bleeding and refractory ascites. The purpose of this review is to summarize the role of diagnostic radiology in the creation and assessment of TIPS, to highlight the complications that can occur post-TIPS, and to critically evaluate the literature regarding ultrasound evaluation of TIPS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02115, USA. deirdreradiology@gmail.com
authors.forename: Deirdre E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: Andrew E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sheiman
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019168:Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*