These guidelines on transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) in the management of portal hypertension have been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) ...

Background Proximal muscle rehabilitation is commonly prescribed to address muscle strength and function deficits in individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP). This review (1) evaluates the efficacy ...

These catheters are used in shunt systems to facilitate the drainage ... brain's ventricles to drain excess CSF and relieve pressure. Proximal Occlusion: Blockage occurring at the end of the ...

If these medicines aren’t enough, the doctor may use a needle or catheter to remove the fluid (paracentesis). Shunt A shunt is a small tube that drains fluid from the body or sends fluid in a new ...

Objectives To determine current epidemiology and clinical characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt surgery, including revisions. Methods A retrospective, multicentre, registry-based study ...

Proximal vascular control using an arterial clamp (bulldog) was applied at the upper border of the pancreas for secure mobilisation of the spleen and to avoid catastrophic haemorrhaging. A splenectomy ...