High prevalence and clinical relevance of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations in patients undergoing TIPS implantation

Considerate patient selection is vital to ensure best possible outcomes after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion. However, data regarding the impact of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations (IPVD) or hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) on the clinical course after TIPS implantation is lacking. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the relevance of IPVD and HPS in patients undergoing TIPS implantation.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - May 8, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jim B. Mauz, Hannah Schneider, Dominik Berliner, Anja Tiede, Lena Stockhoff, Jan B. Hinrichs, Heiner Wedemeyer, Bernhard C. Meyer, Karen M. Olsson, Benjamin Maasoumy, Tammo L. Tergast Source Type: research