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Table 2 Indications for TIPS Creation

From: Safety and feasibility of a novel bi-directional portal vein access kit during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation

Indications

Frequency (%)

Ascites

47.1

Esophageal Varices

17.6

Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis

5.9

Decrease Operative Risk Prior to Cholecystectomy

5.9

Duodenal Varices

5.9

Progression of Portal Vein Thrombosis on Anticoagulation

5.9