or bleeding
Allergic reactions to medications or the dye used for the procedure
Stiffness, bruising, or neck soreness
Bleeding in the belly
Blockage of the TIPS stent
Blood clots in liver blood vessels
Heart problems or abnormal heart rhythms
Infection of the TIPS stent
Purpose of a TIPS Procedure
There are several conditions that a person might have that would indicate a need for the TIPS procedure:
Increased pressure in the portal veins connecting the intestines to the liver (portal hypertension) created by scarring of the liver from alcohol abuse (
