Portal Fibrotic Cord is Associated with Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Failure and Death in Cirrhotic Patients

ABSTRACT:

Background and Aims

Occlusive portal vein thrombosis (PVT) often causes portal hypertension-related complications in cirrhotic patients. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an effective treatment for this difficult problem. However, the factors influencing TIPS success and overall survival in patients with occlusive PVT are unknown. This study investigated the factors influencing TIPS success and overall survival in cirrhotic patients with occlusive PVT.

Methods

Cirrhotic patients with occlusive PVT were selected from a prospective database of consecutive patients treated with TIPS in Xijing Hospital between January 2015 and May 2021. Baseline characteristics, TIPS success rate, complications, and survival were collected, and the factors associated wit

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318290 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature