Attitudes towards transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in Australia: a national survey of TIPS centres.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a minimally invasive therapeutic option to treat the sequelae of portal hypertension. It is unclear whether current international recommendations are reflected in current clinical practice across Australia and the extent of variations in care. This study aimed to address this gap in knowledge and benchmark the current landscape of TIPS services in Australia against international guidelines.

Methods

We designed a 42-item questionnaire according to practice-based recommendations and standards of international guidelines to investigate current landscape of TIPS service across four key domains: (1) service provision, (2) patient selection and indications, (3) best procedure practice, and (4) postoperative care.

SUBMITTER: Kalo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10966807 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature