ensure that the shunt is effective.
The radiologist will treat any areas of bleeding.
The catheter is removed, and the stent remains behind to create the shunt.
A small dressing is placed over the tiny incision made for the catheter.1
Contraindications
There are some conditions that may make someone not a suitable candidate for TIPS, although this is not absolute and is decided by the radiologist. The following conditions can lead to complications following a TIPS procedure:2
Elevated right or left heart pressures
Heart failure or severe deficiency
