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- Title
A rare case of severe tricuspid regurgitation caused by TIPS stent migrating into the right atrium.
- Authors
Seçkin Göbüt, Özden; Ünlü, Serkan; Özgül, Seçkin; Moral, Kenan
- Abstract
Background: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a common, effective and reliable treatment modality for portal hypertension. Migration of the TIPS stent into the right atrium is a rare and fatal complication. Case presentation: We report a case of severe tricuspid regurgitation caused by a stent migrating into the right atrium in a patient hospitalized with refractory ascites due to cirrhosis. Discussion: In this case, it is noteworthy that secondary stenting, which is necessary especially in cases of occlusion, significantly increases the risk of migration. Conclusion: Although a rare complication, intracardiac stent migration should be considered in patients with a history of TIPS in the presence of a new heart murmur and signs of arrhythmia.
- Subjects
HEART valve diseases; ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY; FOREIGN body migration; COLOR Doppler ultrasonography; CIRRHOSIS of the liver; VENOGRAPHY; ASCITES; HEPATIC veins; SURGICAL arteriovenous shunts; PORTAL vein; RIGHT heart atrium
- Publication
Echocardiography, 2024, Vol 41, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0742-2822
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/echo.15730