title: Clinical and radiologic evaluation of patients before TIPS creation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to highlight the clinical and radiologic evaluation of patients referred for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  TIPS creation is an effective procedure for portal diversion in the setting of recurrent variceal bleeding or diuretic refractory ascites secondary to portal hypertension. Close collaboration between hepatologists and interventional radiologists is important for appropriate patient selection. Pre-procedural clinical and radiologic evaluation is fundamental for successful management of these patients.
authors.affiliation: 1 Both authors: Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L-605, Portland, OR 97239.
authors.forename: Khashayar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Farsad
authors.forename: Kenneth J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kolbeck
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D019168:Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: TIPS; portal hypertension; refractory ascites; transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt; variceal bleeding