Rethink Your Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS): Pre-TIPS Infection Predicts Post-TIPS Infection and Post-TIPS Portosystemic Encephalopathy
Objective: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is used for decompression of elevated portal pressure; however, there are potential complications. The aim of this study was to compare the risk of complications of TIPS in those who had an episode of infection within 6 months prior t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2020-06-01
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| Series: | European Medical Journal Hepatology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.emjreviews.com/hepatology/article/rethink-your-transjugular-intrahepatic-portosystemic-shunt-tips-pre-tips-infection-predicts-post-tips-infection-and-post-tips-portosystemic-encephalopathy/ |