Percutaneous retrieval of a misplaced transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt stent using the rigid endobronchial forceps.

Author: John VU ¹ ; Seung Kwon KIM
Author Information

1. Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA. kims@mir.wustl.edu
Publication Type:Brief Communication
Keywords: Device removal; Portosystemic shunt, transjugular intrahepatic; Stents
MeSH: Device Removal; Mesenteric Veins; Methods; Portal Vein; Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical*; Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic; Stents*; Surgical Instruments*
From:Gastrointestinal Intervention 2016;5(2):156-158
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Summary of Event: A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) stent (Viatorr) was misplaced into main portal vein and superior mesenteric vein. This misplaced covered stent was then successfully retrieved using the rigid endobronchial forceps. Teaching Point: Before release the covered portion of the TIPS stent (Viatorr), it is necessary to confirm the position of uncovered portion in portal vein and covered portion in parenchymal tract. The endobronchial forceps technique is a safe and efficient method for retrieving a misplaced TIPS stent.