Creation of the parenchymal tract between the portal vein and the hepatic vein is the most difficult and time consuming step in a TIPS procedure. The purpose of this study is to evaluate portal vein access sets during the TIPS procedure.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
82
Procedure/Surgery: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Number of Participants With Technical Success
Creation of the parenchymal tract between the hepatic vein and an intrahepatic branch of the portal vein and confirmed by portogram
Time frame: TIPS Procedure
Composite of Major Complications
Major complications associated with the procedure or study device and defined as complications resulting in an unplanned increase in the level of care, prolonged hospitalization, permanent adverse sequelae, or death.
Time frame: Through 30 days post-TIPS procedure
Number of Participants with Procedural Success
Successful delivery of the shunt
Time frame: TIPS Procedure
Device-Related Complications
Incidence of complications related to the device as judged by the Investigator
Time frame: Through 30 days post-TIPS procedure
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