Lower Ratio of Liver Volume and Body Weight Is a Negative Predictor of Survival after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

Lower Ratio of Liver Volume and Body Weight Is a Negative Predictor of Survival after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is the most effective measure to treat complications of portal hypertension. However, liver function may deteriorate after TIPS. Predictors of liver function and outcome after TIPS are therefore important for management of TIPS patients. The study...

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Main Authors: Philipp Schindler, Arne Riegel, Dennis Görlich, Jeanette Köppe, Leon Louis Seifert, Max Masthoff, Miriam Maschmeier, Christian Wilms, Max Seidensticker, Michael Köhler, Jonel Trebicka, Hauke Heinzow, Moritz Wildgruber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
transplant-free survival
liver cirrhosis
liver volume
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/9/903

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