Abstract
TIPS is an interventional radiologic procedure that is useful in the treatment of varices and ascites due to portal hypertension. To evaluate the compared between the Z stent and Wallstent using a shunt of TIPS procedure. Wallstent is an effective and reliable means of lowering portal pressure and controlling varices and ascites, in addition to obtaining the long term patency, compared with a Z stent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1457-1461 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Clinical Radiology |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging