Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt patency and the importance of stenosis location in the development of recurrent symptoms.

Abstract

Tract stenoses and occlusions were the major cause of symptomatic shunt failure after TIPS creation. Substantial bile duct transections are often associated with tract abnormalities and recurrent symptoms. Although common, hepatic vein stenoses were rarely associated with recurrent symptoms in our patient population.