Successful Reversal of Chronic Incapacitating Post-TIPS Encephalopathy by Balloon Occlusion of the Stent
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement is a new technique allowing decompression of the portal system without the need for abdominal surgery or general anesthetic. This promising procedure appears safe, and is being evaluated in the context of life threatening uncontrollable...
Main Authors: | Daphna Fenyves, Michel P Dufresne, Jean Raymond, Michel Lafortune, Bernard Willems, Gilles Pomier-Layrargues |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1994-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1994/670464 |
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