Case Report
Copyright ©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
Table 1 Complications of TIPS
Acute complicationsChronic complications
Transcapsural punctureDeterioration of liver function
Intrahepatic hematomaNew or worsened hepatic encephalopathy
Intraperitoneal bleedTIPS 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