Answer :
Final answer:
The procedure done to help patients with portal hypertension is Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS).
Explanation:
The procedure done to help patients with portal hypertension is Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS). Portal hypertension occurs when there is an obstruction of blood flow through the liver, leading to increased pressure in the portal vein. TIPS is a minimally invasive procedure in which a shunt is created between the portal vein and hepatic vein, bypassing the liver and reducing portal hypertension. This helps to relieve symptoms and complications associated with portal hypertension.
