Senior Vascular and Interventional Radiologist University of Utah, United States
Session will focus on the role of TIPS and associated interventions in the management of portal hypertension based on indications for therapy. Topics to be discussed include variceal bleeding, ascites/hydrothorax, presence of hepatic encephalopathy, isolated gastric varices, presence of porto-mesenteric thrombosis, and sinistral portal hypertension. Physiology, anatomy, and unique approaches to therapy based on clinical circumstances will be discussed.
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