Cardiac perforation and tamponade: a potentially fatal complication during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement.

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a low-resistance channel between the hepatic vein and the intrahepatic portion of the portal vein. This is an important addition to the therapeutic armamentarium against portal hypertension. Complications are either technical or due to the creation of a shunt.

No poinsettia this Christmas.

Poinsettia is one of the most delightful decorations during the Christmas season. Natural rubber latex and poinsettia share some common allergen proteins. Hence, people with latex allergy may develop cross-reactivity with poinsettia.