Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt( TIPS) is widely used in the treatment of cirrhotic portal hypertension and its associated complications. However,postoperative shunt dysfunction has been an important factor restricting the clinical application of TIPS. This article summarizes the use of shunt,the incidence of shunt dysfunction after TIPS,preventive measures and diagnostic methods for shunt dysfunction,and indications and techniques of shunt recanalization,in order to enhance our knowledge of shunt dysfunction and recanalization,which could further improve the efficacy of TIPS for cirrhotic portal hypertension.
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