Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt In COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) should be considered in all liver transplant candidates, besides being a life-saving procedure in bleeding from esophageal or gastric varices. In this case, we describe the management of a patient with diagnosis of coronavirus (COVID-19) with variceal bleeding in an emergency situation with worsening of pulmonary function.
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Posted 23 Jun, 2020
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt In COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report
Posted 23 Jun, 2020
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) should be considered in all liver transplant candidates, besides being a life-saving procedure in bleeding from esophageal or gastric varices. In this case, we describe the management of a patient with diagnosis of coronavirus (COVID-19) with variceal bleeding in an emergency situation with worsening of pulmonary function.
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