In this Article

• Introduction to Portal Hypertension
• What causes portal hypertension?
• What are the symptoms of portal hypertension?
• How is portal hypertension diagnosed?
• How is portal hypertension treated?
• What tests are required before the TIPS and DSRS procedures?
• What happens in the TIPS procedure?
• What happens in the DSRS procedure?
• Follow-up care following TIPS or DSRS procedures
• Other treatment procedures
• Portal Hypertension Glossary
• Portal Hypertension Index

Other Treatments for Portal Hypertension

• Liver transplant. This is done in cases of end-stage liver disease.
• Devascularization. A surgical procedure that removes the bleeding varices. This procedure is done when a TIPS or a surgical shunt is not possible or is unsuccessful in controlling the bleeding.
• Paracentesis. This is a procedure in which the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) is directly removed

SOURCES:

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Gastroenterology, The Merck Manual.

Reviewed by Venkat Mohan, MD on September 13, 2008

Portions of this page © Cleveland Clinic 2008

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