TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt)
Creation of an artificial channel through the liver between portal and hepatic veins to reduce portal pressure.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
TIPS is offered for severe portal hypertension complicated by refractory ascites or recurrent variceal bleeding.
Procedure
Under general anesthesia, a catheter via the jugular vein traverses the liver parenchyma to create a channel between hepatic and portal veins, maintained by a covered stent. Duration: 1-3 hours.
Risks
Hepatic encephalopathy (20-30%), liver failure, intrahepatic bleeding, TIPS dysfunction.
Recovery
3-5 day hospitalization. Regular Doppler follow-up. Encephalopathy monitoring.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: two to three nights.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin