03:27 PM Abstract No. 172 Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation to improve surgical candidacy prior to abdominal operation: a retrospective analysis

TIPS creation is typically reserved for patients with refractory ascites or variceal hemorrhage. While TIPS have also been created prior to planned abdominal operation to decrease morbidity related to portal hypertension, there is little in the literature supporting its effectiveness in that indication. The goal of this study was to determine if preoperative TIPS creation allows successful abdominal operation and improves outcomes.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 18: Tips For TIPS Source Type: research