Post-Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Hepatic Encephalopathy—A Review of the Past Decade’s Literature Focusing on Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prophylaxis

Post-Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Hepatic Encephalopathy—A Review of the Past Decade’s Literature Focusing on Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prophylaxis

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an established treatment for portal hypertension and its’ complications in liver cirrhosis, yet the development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) remains a significant concern. This review covers the reported incidence, risk factors, and managemen...

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Main Authors: Karina Holm Friis, Karen Louise Thomsen, Wim Laleman, Sara Montagnese, Hendrik Vilstrup, Mette Munk Lauridsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
liver cirrhosis
portal hypertension
variceal bleeding
cognition
brain dysfunction
ascites
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/14

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