TIPS for refractory ascites: a single-centre experience
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- 作者：Ulrich Thalheimer ; Gioacchino Leandro ; Dimitrios N. Samonakis ; Christos K. Triantos ; Marco Senzolo ; Konrad Fung ; Neil Davies ; David Patch and Andrew K. Burroughs
- 关键词：TIPS ; Refractory ascites ; Encephalopathy ; Portal hypertension
- 刊名：Journal of Gastroenterology
- 出版年：2009
- 出版时间：October, 2009
- 年：2009
- 卷：44
- 期：10
- 页码：1089-1095
- 全文大小：202.5 KB
文摘
Purpose Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been reported superior to large-volume paracentesis for refractory ascites, but post-TIPS encephalopathy is a major complication. We intended to assess the outcome of limited diameter TIPS on ascites control, mortality, and encephalopathy in patients with refractory ascites at our centre.