U.S., March 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07470515) titled 'Fiber-Optic Navigation During TIPS Creation: A Prospective Pilot Study' on March 10.
Brief Summary: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation is an established minimally invasive treatment for complications of portal hypertension such as refractory ascites and variceal bleeding. A technically challenging step of the procedure is the puncture of the portal vein from the hepatic vein, which is usually performed under fluoroscopic guidance and may require multiple puncture attempts.
This prospective pilot study evaluates the use of fiber-optic navigation technology during TIPS creation. The system allows real-time...