TIPS improves outcomes in patients with HCC and symptomatic portal hypertension: a multi-institution experience

TIPS improves outcomes in patients with HCC and symptomatic portal hypertension: a multi-institution experience

Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with symptomatic portal hypertension (SPH) has poor prognosis. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) relieves SPH, but its application in HCC remains unclear. We evaluated TIPS efficacy in patients with HCC and SPH. Methods Pre- and...

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Main Authors: Huzheng Yan, Zhenkang Qiu, Zhanwang Xiang, Kai Feng, Mingsheng Huang, Fei Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:Cancer Imaging
Subjects:
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Portal hypertension
Child–Pugh stage
TIPS
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40644-022-00451-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40644-022-00451-9

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