What is a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt?

a. A surgically created passage between the portal vein and hepatic vein
b. An abnormal collateral arising as a result of prolonged portal systemic hypertension
c. A surgically created passage between the portal artery and hepatic artery
d. An implanted drain for abdominal ascites


a

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