Bleeding ectopic varices in cirrhosis: the role of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunts

Abstract

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt is a safe and effective treatment for bleeding ectopic varices. Rebleeding from ectopic varices related to shunt dysfunction responds to shunt intervention. A significant proportion of patients have rebleeding despite a patent shunt, when other adjunctive measures like thrombin injection may be tried.