Yunjiang Li, Junhui Sun, Tanyang Zhou, Weiwei Wang, Guowei Wang, Qingming Hou, Zuhua Chen, Qiang Wang, Keyang Xu, Yunfeng Ye, Jianfeng Bao
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a life-saving procedure for patients with severe portal hypertension and persistent variceal bleeding. Stent fracture is a rare and severe complication; however, its cause and mechanisms remain poorly defined. This case helps understand the factors contributing to its occurrence, complications, and subsequent poor outcomes. A 63-year-old male was presented with ruptured bare stent after a TIPS procedure. The upper edge of the bare stent was ruptured, and its fraction subsequently migrated to the entrance of the right atrium...
2024: Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease