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  • Title: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts: Advances and New Uses in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease.
    Author: Boike JR, Flamm SL.
    Journal: Clin Liver Dis; 2020 Aug; 24(3):373-388. PubMed ID: 32620278.
    Abstract:
    Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts is an established treatment for portal hypertensive complications. Advancements in technology and technique have led to novel indications, including treatment of chronic portal vein thrombosis and use before abdominal surgery to alleviate portal hypertensive complications. Use of TIPS can facilitate the embolization of large portal-systemic shunts to alleviate refractory hepatic encephalopathy owing to excessive portal shunting. Despite these advances, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts is an invasive procedure with risk for complications and should be performed at a center with expertise to ensure a successful patient outcome.
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