Early Complication of TIPS procedure:
Correct Answer: Encephalopathy
Description: Ans. (c) Hepatic EncephalopathyRef: Sabiston Page 1440Complication of TIPS can be divided into:* Intra op complication: Capsular hemorrhage* Early complication: Hepatic Encephalopathy (34%)* Late complication: Recurrent Variceal bleed (19%)* Delayed complication: (6 months- 1 year) Shunt stenosis due to neo intimal hyperplasia > shunt stenosis. Shunt stenosis can be dilated by Balloon. Total occlusion is seen in 15%.
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