Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts and portal hypertension-related complications

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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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

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts and portal hypertension-related complications

Sith Siramolpiwat

Sith Siramolpiwat, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

Author contributions: Siramolpiwat S solely contributed to this paper.

Correspondence to: Sith Siramolpiwat, MD, MSc, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand. sithsira@gmail.com

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Received: June 5, 2014
Revised: July 9, 2014
Accepted: August 13, 2014
Published online: December 7, 2014

Core Tip

Core tip: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) has been proven to be an effective treatment modality for complications related to portal hypertension (PH). Currently, several efforts are now focusing on improving its efficacy by investigating the significance of the timing of the procedure and the characteristics of patients. This article gives an overview of the TIPS procedure as well as a summary of recent evidences regarding its clinical application in the management of PH-related complications.