Transjugular intrahepatic portal shunt in the treatment of portal hypertension due to cirrhosis: single center experience

Transjugular intrahepatic portal shunt in the treatment of portal hypertension due to cirrhosis: single center experience

Abstract Aim To investigate clinical efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portal shunt (TIPS) for the treatment of cirrhotic portal hypertension. Methods 71 cases of patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension and esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding hospitalized from January 2014 to June 2017...

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Main Authors: Yun Chen, Hanyu Qiu, Xiaomei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Liver cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hepatic encephalopathy
Shunt
Stent dysfunction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0659-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0659-5

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