Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** An interventional radiologic procedure in which a shunt is created in the liver that establishes communication between the portal vein and hepatic vein for the treatment of portal hypertension. The shunt is created using an image-guided endovascular approach, with the jugular vein as the entry site.

**Synonyms:** - TIPS - TIPS Placement - TRANSJUGULAR INTRAHEPATIC PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT PLACEMENT