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.
  • The studies focus on the technical aspects, complications, and indications of TIPS, but do not provide specific information on the needle size used in the procedure.
  • However, it is mentioned that the procedure involves connecting two veins with variable anatomy using a needle, which can be challenging, especially in small cirrhotic livers 1.
  • The use of small diameter TIPS is discussed as a possible strategy to prevent post-procedural complications, but the specific needle size is not mentioned 5.

References

2
Research

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2005

3
Research

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

Clinics in liver disease, 2014

4
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The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: an update.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 2012

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