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I have heard the tipps procedure is good for about a year, is this right? placed for portal vein hypertension with esld.
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Stenosis: The incidence of tips stenosis with uncovered stents is high and increases with time. The rate of stenosis at 6-12 months is about 75%. If stenosis occurs, dilation and insertion of additional stents can be performed. Coated stents reduce the incidence of stenosis. Your doctor will periodically monitor your tips for patency.
Answered 9/28/2016
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That is corretc: The tipps procedure is performed by radilogists and is a non-surgical approach to the treatment of portal hypertension usually due to cirrhotic alcholic disease of the liver.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Longer: Tipps procedure can last a along time provided as surveillance is performed. Two year patency with covered stent is about 76%, secondary patency is on order of 95-98%. Tipps is a procedure used to bridge for liver transplant.
Answered 8/24/2013
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