Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in the treatment of variceal bleeding?
A. This procedure effectively creates an end-to-side portocaval shunt
B. Procedure-related mortality is generally in excess of 20%
C. TIPS has been used successfully as a pretransplant procedure to reduce portal pressure
D. The placement of a TIPS is not associated with the development of encephalopathy
Answer:C
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in the treatment of variceal bleeding?
A. This procedure effectively creates an end-to-side portocaval shunt B. Procedure-related mortality is generally in excess of 20% C. TIPS has been used successfully as a pretransplant procedure to reduce portal pressure D. The placement of a TIPS is not associated with the development of encephalopathy