What is the size of the needle used for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)?

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Needle Size for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)

  • The size of the needle used for TIPS is not explicitly stated in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, it is mentioned that the procedure involves connecting two veins with variable anatomy using a needle 1.
  • The studies focus on the indications, outcomes, complications, and technical aspects of TIPS, but do not provide specific information on the needle size used in the procedure 2, 3, 4.
  • One study mentions the use of a needle, angioplasty balloon catheters, and expandable metallic stents to create a portosystemic shunt, but does not specify the needle size 5.
  • Another study discusses the possible role of small diameter TIPS to prevent post-procedural complications, but does not provide information on the needle size used 4.

References

2
Research

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Clinics in liver disease, 2014

3
Research

The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: an update.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 2012

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