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==Background== | =='''Background'''== | ||
*TIPS is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by Interventional Radiology | *TIPS is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by Interventional Radiology | ||
*Involves the creation of a stent connection between the right hepatic vein and portal vein | *Involves the creation of a stent connection between the right hepatic vein and portal vein | ||
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*Decreases portal venous pressure to < 12 mm Hg | *Decreases portal venous pressure to < 12 mm Hg | ||
==Indications== | =='''Indications'''== | ||
*Portal venous hypertension | *Portal venous hypertension | ||
*Refractory variceal bleeding after endoscopic (sclerotherapy or band ligation) and pharmacologic (octreotide or vasopressin) therapy | *Refractory variceal bleeding after endoscopic (sclerotherapy or band ligation) and pharmacologic (octreotide or vasopressin) therapy | ||
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*Controversial indications include Budd-Chiari Syndrome, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatic hydrothorax, hepatopulmonary syndrome and bridge therapy while awaiting liver transplantation | *Controversial indications include Budd-Chiari Syndrome, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatic hydrothorax, hepatopulmonary syndrome and bridge therapy while awaiting liver transplantation | ||
==Contraindications== | =='''Contraindications'''== | ||
*Congestive heart failure | *Congestive heart failure | ||
*Tricuspid valve regurgitation | *Tricuspid valve regurgitation | ||
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*Biliary obstruction | *Biliary obstruction | ||
==Complications== | =='''Complications'''== | ||
*Portosystemic encephalopathy | *Portosystemic encephalopathy | ||
**Most common complication | **Most common complication | ||
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**Treatment is surgery or Interventional Radiology for retrieval | **Treatment is surgery or Interventional Radiology for retrieval | ||
==Outcomes== | =='''Outcomes'''== | ||
*TIPS provides salvage therapy for variceal bleeding, refractory ascites, and portal hypertension when medical therapy fails | *TIPS provides salvage therapy for variceal bleeding, refractory ascites, and portal hypertension when medical therapy fails | ||
*Despite providing improvement in portal hypertension, the procedure does not decrease overall mortality in end stage liver disease | *Despite providing improvement in portal hypertension, the procedure does not decrease overall mortality in end stage liver disease | ||
==References== | =='''References'''== | ||
*Boyer TD, Haskal ZJ. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in the Management of Portal Hypertension: update 2009. Hepatology. 2010;51(1):1-16. | *Boyer TD, Haskal ZJ. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in the Management of Portal Hypertension: update 2009. Hepatology. 2010;51(1):1-16. | ||
*Subramanian R, McCashland T. Chapter 82. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. In: Hall JB, Schmidt GA, Wood LH. eds. Principles of Critical Care, 3e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2005. | *Subramanian R, McCashland T. Chapter 82. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. In: Hall JB, Schmidt GA, Wood LH. eds. Principles of Critical Care, 3e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2005. | ||
*Wendler C, Shoenberger JM, Mailhot T. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Migration to the Heart Diagnosed by Emergency Department Ultrasound. West J Emerg Med. 2012;13(6):525-6. | *Wendler C, Shoenberger JM, Mailhot T. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Migration to the Heart Diagnosed by Emergency Department Ultrasound. West J Emerg Med. 2012;13(6):525-6. | ||
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Denise McCormack, Karma Warren |
Revision as of 21:18, 17 March 2015
Background
- TIPS is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by Interventional Radiology
- Involves the creation of a stent connection between the right hepatic vein and portal vein
- Results in shunting of blood flow from the portal venous system to systemic circulation
- Decreases portal venous pressure to < 12 mm Hg
Indications
- Portal venous hypertension
- Refractory variceal bleeding after endoscopic (sclerotherapy or band ligation) and pharmacologic (octreotide or vasopressin) therapy
- Recurrent cirrhotic ascites that is not responsive to medical treatment and requires frequent large volume paracentesis
- Controversial indications include Budd-Chiari Syndrome, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatic hydrothorax, hepatopulmonary syndrome and bridge therapy while awaiting liver transplantation
Contraindications
- Congestive heart failure
- Tricuspid valve regurgitation
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Sepsis
- Hepatic malignancy, large masses or cysts
- Severe coagulopathy
- Biliary obstruction
Complications
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- Most common complication
- Presents as extreme sleep disturbance, altered mental status, and coma
- Hyperammonemia
- Can be precipitated by many factors including increased protein intake, infection, gastrointestinal bleed, poor medication compliance, and dehydration
- Occurs approximately 6 weeks or more after TIPS
- Treatment is medical management – lactulose, neomycin, rifaximin, protein restriction
- TIPS thrombosis
- Occurs approximately 4 weeks after TIPS
- Doppler sonography or angiography shows thrombus and/or occlusion
- Treatment includes anticoagulation, thrombolysis, or thrombectomy
- TIPS stenosis
- May present with recurrent variceal bleeding or worsening portal hypertension
- Occurs approximately 3 months to 2 years after TIPS
- Angiography is the gold standard for diagnosis
- Treatment is dilation or placement of new or additional stents
- TIPS-associated hemolysis
- Presentation includes anemia, increased bilirubin, and increased reticulocyte count
- Occurs within 1-2 weeks after TIPS
- Self-limiting and resolves within 8-12 weeks
- Infection
- Fever and bacteremia
- Occurs within weeks to months after TIPS
- Doppler sonography shows vegetations or venous thrombus
- Treatment is intravenous antibiotics
- Intraperitoneal hemorrhage
- Seen primarily during the immediate post-procedure period
- Occurs due to injury to nearby vasculature during TIPS
- Rare occurrence
- Stent migration
- Stent may travel into the Inferior Vena Cava
- Most serious complication is migration into the heart
- EKG, doppler sonography, and echocardiogram helpful for diagnosis
- Treatment is surgery or Interventional Radiology for retrieval
Outcomes
- TIPS provides salvage therapy for variceal bleeding, refractory ascites, and portal hypertension when medical therapy fails
- Despite providing improvement in portal hypertension, the procedure does not decrease overall mortality in end stage liver disease
References
- Boyer TD, Haskal ZJ. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in the Management of Portal Hypertension: update 2009. Hepatology. 2010;51(1):1-16.
- Subramanian R, McCashland T. Chapter 82. Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. In: Hall JB, Schmidt GA, Wood LH. eds. Principles of Critical Care, 3e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2005.
- Wendler C, Shoenberger JM, Mailhot T. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Migration to the Heart Diagnosed by Emergency Department Ultrasound. West J Emerg Med. 2012;13(6):525-6.
Authors Denise McCormack, Karma Warren