Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Evaluation of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Perfusion

Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Evaluation of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Perfusion

Background: In patients with liver cirrhosis, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) displays an effective method for treating portal hypertension. Main indications include refractory ascites and secondary prevention of esophageal bleeding. Color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) plays a leadi...

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Main Authors: Constantin A. Marschner, Thomas Geyer, Matthias F. Froelich, Johannes Rübenthaler, Vincent Schwarze, Dirk-André Clevert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
contrast-enhanced ultrasound
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
color doppler ultrasound
computed tomography
magnetic resonance tomography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/9/1593

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