©The Author(s) 2005.
World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2005; 11(32): 5064-5067
Published online Aug 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i32.5064
Published online Aug 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i32.5064
Table 1 Complications of TIPS
| Acute complications | Chronic complications |
| Transcapsural puncture | Deterioration of liver function |
| Intrahepatic hematoma | New or worsened hepatic encephalopathy |
| Intraperitoneal bleed | TIPS dysfunction (thrombosis, stenosis) |
| Fistulae: | Hyperdynamic circulation and cardiac failure |
| Hemobilia | |
| Arterio-portal fistulae | |
| Malpuncture of other organs | |
| Portal vein thrombosis | |
| TIPS dislocation | |
| Infections and sepsis | |
| Hemolysis | |
| Contrast media-related complications: | |
| Allergic reactions | |
| Acute renal failure | |
| Cardiac arrhythmias/myocardial infarction |
- Citation: Siewert E, Salzmann J, Purucker E, Schürmann K, Matern S. Recurrent thrombotic occlusion of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt due to activated protein C resistance. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11(32): 5064-5067
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v11/i32/5064.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i32.5064