In plain language
In 68 patients undergoing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), intravascular ultrasound guidance for portal vein access was linked to shorter fluoroscopy time, lower air kerma and less contrast than fluoroscopic guidance, with similar success. Staff dose was not measured.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Retrospective cohort study
- Who was studied
- Patients
- Size
- n = 68 patients
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Intravascular US guidance reduced fluoroscopy time, air kerma, contrast volume and total procedure time compared with fluoroscopic guidance.
Key figures: Fluoroscopy time P = .003; air kerma P = .01; contrast P = .003; procedure time P = .02
Intravascular US guidance reduced fluoroscopy time and contrast volume compared with marker wire guidance.
Key figures: Fluoroscopy time P = .01; contrast P = .02
Technical success, hemodynamic success and complications did not differ among the three guidance techniques.
Limits to keep in mind
Small, retrospective single-series comparison of 68 patients without randomization; radiation measured as patient air kerma and fluoroscopy time, not staff dose.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.