TIPS Resources
Downloadable resources
Here you will find a range of helpful TIPS procedure resources
Website resources
For more information, check out the following sites:
Guidelines on referring for TIPS evaluation
For guidelines on referring patients for evaluating for the TIPS procedure, please see the article from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
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INDICATIONS FOR USE IN EUROPE: The GORE® VIATORR® TIPS Endoprosthesis with Controlled Expansion is indicated for use in the treatment of portal hypertension and its complications such as variceal bleeding and refractory ascites.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications for this device.