Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)

What is Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)?

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A TIPS (sometimes TIPSS) is an artificial channel within the liver that carries blood between the inflow portal vein and the outflow hepatic vein. It is commonly used to treat portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome.

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How do members experience Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Liver cirrhosis 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Nausea 1
Vomiting 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 0
None 0
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