Short-term complications after TIPS-implantation in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
T Bucsics, M Feldner-Busztin, M Diermayr, P Schwabl, M Mandorfer, F Karnel, J Karner, B Angermayr, M Cejna, W Sieghart, A Ferlitsch, M Peck-Radosavljevic, T Reiberger · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2015 · Heft 05
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Background and aims: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an effective treatment for patients with cirrhosis and complications of portal hypertension. Improvements in materials and techniques have reduced complications after TIPS implantation, but recent data are missing. Patients and methods: Consecutive patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension undergoing TIPS implantation at two major centers in Vienna (center 1: 1994 – 2014, center 2: 1994 – 2005) were retrospectively included. Short-term complications (within 7 days after TIPS implantation) including procedure-related bleedings, inf…
