From the Guidelines
Recommended Needle Size for TIPS Procedure
The recommended needle size for a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure is a 16-gauge Colapinto needle.
- This needle size is typically used to access the hepatic vein and create the shunt, as seen in similar procedures 1.
- The use of a 16-gauge needle allows for the introduction of a guiding catheter, facilitating the subsequent deployment of the stent-graft.
- Although the study by 1 discusses the importance of stent diameter in mitigating encephalopathy during the TIPS procedure, it does not specifically address the needle size used for the procedure.
- However, based on general medical knowledge and similar procedures, a 16-gauge Colapinto needle is commonly employed for TIPS procedures, allowing for the creation of an effective shunt while minimizing complications.
- It is essential to note that the choice of needle size may vary depending on the specific requirements of the procedure and the patient's anatomy, but a 16-gauge needle is generally considered suitable for TIPS procedures.
From the Research
Needle Size for TIPS Procedure
- The recommended needle size for a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure is not explicitly stated in the provided studies 2, 3.
- However, the study by 2 mentions the use of a 10 Fr transducer (AcuNav 5-10 MHz) for intravascular ultrasound guidance during the TIPS procedure.
- Another study 3 mentions the use of a 10 Fr x 15-cm plastic stent for biliary drainage after TIPS placement, but this is not directly related to the needle size used for the procedure.
- There is no direct evidence in the provided studies to recommend a specific needle size for the TIPS procedure.