Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (also known as TIPS) is a radiologic approach that is used to create a portosystemic shunt percutaneously, where the hepatic vein and the main portal vein ...

A new prognostic score is more accurate than the commonly used Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) in predicting post–transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) survival, researchers ...

A liver biopsy is a procedure that removes a sample of your liver for examination. Your doctor can use it to diagnose various liver conditions, like cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. There are several ...

Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX, popularly known as BD, recently announced that it has applied for CE Mark approval for its Liverty TIPS Stent Graft to advance treatment options for portal ...

A liver ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of your liver and blood vessels. Doctors use it to confirm or rule out liver disease. Doctors often order a liver ...

A liver scan describes a specialized imaging test that examines the liver to help identify certain conditions, assess liver function, and monitor treatment progress. The liver is the largest solid ...

Liver transplant surgery involves replacing an unhealthy liver with a healthy one from a living or deceased donor. Recovery can take up to 1 year, and 5-year survival rates can be as high as 75%. A ...