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  2. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt - Wikipedia

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    A TIPS procedure decreases the effective vascular resistance of the liver through the creation of an alternative pathway for portal venous circulation. By creating a shunt from the portal vein to the hepatic vein, this intervention allows portal blood an alternative avenue for draining into systemic circulation.

  3. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - Wikipedia

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    Insertion of a stent through the major duodenal papilla and ampulla of Vater into the common bile duct and/or the pancreatic duct; Dilation of strictures (e.g. primary sclerosing cholangitis, anastomotic strictures after liver transplantation) [5] Extraction of liver flukes from the biliary system (e.g., opisthorchiasis, clonorchiasis, fasciolosis)

  4. Model for End-Stage Liver Disease - Wikipedia

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    The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, or MELD, is a scoring system for assessing the severity of chronic liver disease.It was initially developed to predict mortality within three months of surgery in patients who had undergone a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure, [1] and was subsequently found to be useful in determining prognosis and prioritizing for receipt of ...

  5. Liver function tests - Wikipedia

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    Liver function tests (LFTs or LFs), also referred to as a hepatic panel or liver panel, are groups of blood tests that provide information about the state of a patient's liver. [1] These tests include prothrombin time (PT/INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), albumin , bilirubin (direct and indirect), and others.

  6. Atriocaval shunt - Wikipedia

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    In addition to the laparotomy to access the retrohepatic space, a thoracotomy is necessary to find the atrium so that the stent—usually a 36 French chest tube—can be inserted. The stent is secured with tourniquets. Problems during surgery involve uncontrollable bleeding and technical problems in placing the shunt in a timely fashion.

  7. Endoscopic stenting - Wikipedia

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    Endoscopic stenting is a medical procedure by which a stent, a hollow device designed to prevent constriction or collapse of a tubular organ, is inserted by endoscopy. They are usually inserted when a disease process has led to narrowing or obstruction of the organ in question, such as the esophagus or the colon .

  8. These vascular risks are strongly associated with severe ...

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    Prior research has linked obesity, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol to strokes, which is consistent with this new study’s findings. “Our study highlights that some risk factors are ...

  9. Endovascular aneurysm repair - Wikipedia

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    After a few years, the survival after repair is similar to EVAR or open surgery. This observation may be the result of durability problems with early endograft, with a corresponding need for additional procedures to repair endoleaks and other device-related issues. Newer, improved technology may reduce the need for such secondary procedures.