Prospective evaluation of haematological alterations following the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS)

Abstract

Transient significant haemolysis occurs in about 13% of patients following TIPSS. TIPSS is useful for reducing splenomegaly and improving thrombocytopenia and haemoglobin. There is no correlation between the changes in portal pressure gradient, spleen size and platelet count.