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

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Needle Size for TIPS Procedure

  • The size of the needle used for the Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure is not explicitly stated in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, it is mentioned that the TIPS procedure involves the use of a needle, angioplasty balloon catheters, and expandable metallic stents 5.
  • The studies focus on the technical aspects, complications, and indications of the TIPS procedure, but do not provide specific information on the needle size used 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • One study mentions the use of a spiral Z-stent, a modification of the Gianturco-Rósch stent, but does not provide details on the needle size 5.
  • Another study discusses the anesthesiological point of view after 150 TIPS procedures, but does not mention the needle size used 4.

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