A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS for short) is a procedure meant to help blood flow more easily through your liver. It’s usually done to treat complications caused by liver damage ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

Endoscopy can be used along with other tests to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis and help a doctor decide what treatments might be best. An endoscopy is done by inserting a thin, lighted tube with a ...

Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 25,000 men and 11,000 women are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. Early detection and treatment are key to ...