ACR–SIR–SPR PRACTICE PARAMETER FOR THE CREATION OF A TRANSJUGULAR INTRAHEPATIC PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT (TIPS)

PREAMBLE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

III. SUCCESS AND COMPLICATIONS

IV. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

V. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

VI. DOCUMENTATION

VII. RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

VIII. QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

REFERENCES

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Appendix B