Percutaneous retrieval of a misplaced transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt stent using the rigid endobronchial forceps

Summary of Event: A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) stent (Viatorr) was misplaced into main portal vein and superior mesenteric vein. This misplaced covered stent was then successfully retrieved using the rigid endobronchial forceps. Teaching Point: Before release the covered po...

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Main Authors: John Vu, Seung Kwon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention 2016-07-01
Series:Gastrointestinal Intervention
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.18528/gii160001