Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 235-240, December 2008

Placement of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts in Children

  • Jonathan M. Lorenz, MD

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Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Performance of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS) in children requires an awareness of the technical challenges posed by pediatric anatomy and physiology. Any interventional radiologist skilled in adult TIPS and contemplating performing their first pediatric TIPS should consider adding a second set of more experienced hands. This article reviews some of the more salient technical considerations for performing TIPS in this unique patient population.

Keywords: transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, children, portal hypertension

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PII: S1089-2516(09)00008-0

doi:10.1053/j.tvir.2009.04.007

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 235-240, December 2008

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