Role of TIPS in Improving Survival of Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease

Liver cirrhosis is associated with higher morbidity and reduced survival with appearance of portal hypertension and resultant decompensation. Portal decompression plays a key role in improving survival in these patients. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts are known to be efficacious in r...

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Main Authors: Sundeep J. Punamiya, Deepak N. Amarapurkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/398291