Reported rates of complications from transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
| Complications | Reported rate, % |
|---|---|
| Major | 3 |
| Hemoperitoneum | 0.5 |
| Biliary peritonitis | 1 |
| Stent malposition | 1 |
| Hemobilia | 2 |
| Renal failure requiring dialysis | 0.25 |
| Hepatic infarction | 0.5 |
| Hepatic artery injury | 1 |
| Liver failure | 3 |
| Minor | 4 |
| Medically controlled encephalopathy | 15–25 |
| Transient pulmonary edema | 1 |
| Fever | 2 |
| Entry-site hematoma | 2 |
Based on information from reference 19.