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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2013; 19(37): 6131-6143
Published online Oct 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i37.6131
Published online Oct 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i37.6131
Table 2 Contraindications to placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Absolute | Relative |
Congestive heart failure | Portal vein thrombosis |
Severe pulmonary hypertension | Hepatocellular carcinoma |
Severe systemic sepsis | Severe coagulopathy |
Unrelieved biliary obstruction | Hepatic encephalopathy |
Severe tricuspid regurgitation | Obstruction of all hepatic veins |
- Citation: Loffroy R, Estivalet L, Cherblanc V, Favelier S, Pottecher P, Hamza S, Minello A, Hillon P, Thouant P, Lefevre PH, Krausé D, Cercueil JP. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for the management of acute variceal hemorrhage. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(37): 6131-6143
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i37/6131.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i37.6131