liver and treatment called "tips"

[lisa363]

my mother has cirrohosis  and the dr. wants to do a treatment called "tips" where they put a shunt in her side to help with the acestes. does anyone know about this procedure ? thank you

[Haji4]

I have a good friend at 53 had it done and he was on deaths door 2 years ago. They only gave him 3 months and that was just a little over 2 years ago. He is now active and and doing well. he has a lot of latculose to take daily but it is worth the hassle.So from a friend looking in I feel it is worth having done. We are hoping for another 5 plus years. I ride harley's with him and I am glad to have him around.

[lisa363]

thank you for your response.  she is 72 and a transplant at her age the drs. wont do it that we have talked to. right now the paracentis procedure seems to be working fairly well. thanks for your caring thoughts about my mother. sincerely lisa363

[Bill1954]

I believe TIPS is a procedure that can reduce portal hypertension in some cases; however, I believe it’s also somewhat controversial. I read that while the operation might improve the quality of life for some, it doesn’t generally improve survival rates. I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s troubles; is she being seen by a competent hepatologist at this point? Has she been referred to a transplant center for evaluation?

Bill