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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2014; 20(45): 16996-17010
Published online Dec 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i45.16996
Table 1 Contraindications to transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts placement according to current American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases guidelines
AbsoluteRelative
Congestive heart failureHepatoma especially if central
Multiple hepatic cystsObstruction of all hepatic veins
Uncontrolled systemic infection or sepsisPortal vein thrombosis
Unrelieved biliary obstructionSevere coagulopathy (INR > 5)
Severe pulmonary hypertensionThrombocytopenia of < 20000/cm3
Moderate pulmonary hypertension