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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2020; 26(34): 5060-5073
Published online Sep 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i34.5060
Published online Sep 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i34.5060
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for Budd-Chiari syndrome: A comprehensive review
Riccardo Inchingolo, Interventional Radiology Unit, "F. Miulli" Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy
Riccardo Inchingolo, Department of Radiology, King´s College Hospital, London SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Alessandro Posa, Department of Radiology, Gemelli Hospital, Roma 00135, Italy
Martin Mariappan, Interventional Radiology Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Hospital, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom
Tiago Kojun Tibana, Thiago Franchi Nunes, Interventional Radiology Department, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79070-900, Brazil
Stavros Spiliopoulos, Elias Brountzos, 2nd Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Chaidari Athens GR 12461, Greece
Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to this paper with conception and design of the study, literature review and analysis, drafting and critical revision and editing, and final approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors are aware of the content of the manuscript and have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Riccardo Inchingolo, MD, Doctor, Interventional Radiology Unit, "F. Miulli" Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy. riccardoin@hotmail.it
Received: April 19, 2020
Peer-review started: April 19, 2020
First decision: June 4, 2020
Revised: June 6, 2020
Accepted: August 25, 2020
Article in press: August 25, 2020
Published online: September 14, 2020
Peer-review started: April 19, 2020
First decision: June 4, 2020
Revised: June 6, 2020
Accepted: August 25, 2020
Article in press: August 25, 2020
Published online: September 14, 2020
Core Tip
Core Tip: Among the available treatment options for Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS), transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has got a pivotal role, with different opinions among the physicians during the last decade. The aim of this review is to summarize the latest data available in literature, focusing on those regarding the safety and efficacy of TIPS for the treatment of BCS and to discuss unresolved issues and future perspectives.