A rare case of severe tricuspid regurgitation caused by TIPS stent migrating into the right atrium
Echocardiography, cilt.41, sa.1, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/echo.15730
- Dergi Adı: Echocardiography
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Anahtar Kelimeler: intracardiac stent migration, shunt, TIPS, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic, tricuspid regurgitation
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.