What follows the deployment of the stent in a TIPSS procedure?

After the deployment of a stent in a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPSS) procedure, patient monitoring is essential. This step is crucial as it allows for the observation of the patient's vital signs, neurological status, and overall well-being following the intervention. Monitoring helps detect any immediate complications such as bleeding, stent malfunction, or changes in hemodynamics.

While pressure measurements may also be taken in some scenarios, the priority immediately following stent deployment is to ensure the patient's stability and safety. Radiation therapy is not applicable in this context, as TIPSS procedures do not involve radiation treatment post-stent placement. Discharge paperwork would only be relevant once the patient is stabilized and ready for discharge, which occurs after careful monitoring. Therefore, patient monitoring directly after stent deployment is a critical component of patient care and safety in the TIPSS process.