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TIPS placement to decrease HVPG from 18 mm Hg to 5 mm Hg.
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The patient underwent TIPS placement with a decrease in HVPG from 18 mm Hg to 5 mm Hg (Figure 1).
MRCP demonstrating mild intrahepatic ductal dilatation.
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MRCP revealed mild intrahepatic ductal dilatation along with a caliber change or possible disruption in continuity of the left and right intrahepatic ducts at the level of the TIPS, thought to be from a focal stricture or possible biliary injury (Figure 2).
ERCP image demonstrating the stricture (non-filling portion) and dilated duct above.
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TIPS (Figure 3). The stenosis was dilated (Figure 4), and a 7-French x 15-cm plastic stent was deployed without complications (Figure 5).
Balloon dilation of the stricture.
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TIPS (Figure 3). The stenosis was dilated (Figure 4), and a 7-French x 15-cm plastic stent was deployed without complications (Figure 5).
Stent placement with effective drainage.
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TIPS (Figure 3). The stenosis was dilated (Figure 4), and a 7-French x 15-cm plastic stent was deployed without complications (Figure 5).