TIPSS, BRTO and portal hypertension

TIPSS, BRTO and portal hypertension - How to prevent?

Treatment with drugs ca n sometimes reduce the risk of bleeding. However, not everyone is suitable for this treatment and some may have side effects.
There are two endoscopic methods to prevent bleeding: banding and injection sclerotherapy.

TIPSS, BRTO and portal hypertension - Other Information

Octreotide,

Propranolol,

Vasopressin

Article contributed by Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Singapore General Hospital

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