transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a radiology procedure in which a tubular device is inserted in the middle of the liver to redirect the blood flow.

Mentioned in: Bleeding Varices

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transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)

[tranz·jug′yo̅o̅·lər]

percutaneous creation of a shunt between the hepatic and portal veins within the liver followed by placement of an expandable stent in the tract created, performed by a transjugular route under radiologic guidance. It is done for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

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