The use of TIPS to control bleeding caput medusae

Br J Radiol. 1998 May;71(845):558-60. doi: 10.1259/bjr.71.845.9691903.

Abstract

Two patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension had persistent bleeding from caput medusae and ascites. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) resulted in regression of the caput medusae and ascites in both cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ascites / surgery
  • Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic*
  • Umbilicus / blood supply*
  • Varicose Veins / pathology
  • Varicose Veins / surgery*