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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2024; 16(6): 891-899
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i6.891
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i6.891
Milestones to optimize of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt technique as a method for the treatment of portal hypertension complications
Dmitry Victorovich Garbuzenko, Department of Faculty Surgery, South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk 454092, Russia
Author contributions: Garbuzenko DV contributed to the conception, design, acquisition, analysis, interpretation of data, wrote the manuscript and approved the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Author has no conflict of interest to declare.
Corresponding author: Dmitry Victorovich Garbuzenko, DSc, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Faculty Surgery, South Ural State Medical University, 64 Vorovskogo Street, Chelyabinsk 454092, Russia. garb@inbox.ru
Received: April 7, 2024
Revised: May 10, 2024
Accepted: May 20, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
Processing time: 73 Days and 18.9 Hours
Revised: May 10, 2024
Accepted: May 20, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
Processing time: 73 Days and 18.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an interventional radiological procedure that significantly reduces portal pressure, prevents decompensation and improves survival of cirrhotic patients. This editorial describes the milestones to optimize of TIPS technique, which have made it one of the main methods for the treatment of portal hypertension complications worldwide.