Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt-induced hemolysis in a non-cirrhotic patient: a case report

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt-induced hemolysis in a non-cirrhotic patient: a case report

Abstract Background In the 1990s, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) were performed using bare metal stents, and stent-induced hemolysis was a complication noted in 10% of patients. This was due to the mechanical stress created by turbulent flow from the uncovered interstices. Pol...

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Main Authors: Michele Barnhill, Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, Sailendra G. Naidu, Surbhi Shah, David M. H. Chascsa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
TIPS
Hemolytic anemia
Covered stent
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03953-7

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