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Expanding Indications of TIPS in the Management of Portal Hypertension Complications
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a nonsurgical intervention to reduce portal pressure by creating a low-resistance channel between the portal and systemic circulations.
Sai Swarupa Reddy Vulasala+3 more
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Refining Prognosis in Cirrhosis Patients With Ascites: Impact of Acute vs. Non‐Acute Decompensation
The novel classification of acute and non‐acute decompensation provides prognostic information, but the role of hospitalisation status should be reconsidered. ABSTRACT Background A more granular understanding of hepatic decompensation in cirrhosis has led to the classification of acute decompensation (AD) and non‐acute decompensation (NAD).
Lucie Simonis+19 more
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Management Strategies for Refractory Esophageal Varices
ABSTRACT Refractory esophageal varices that are difficult to control or unresponsive to endoscopic treatment remain a major clinical challenge in the management of portal hypertension. This review provides a comprehensive overview of treatment strategies for these cases, along with a comparative analysis of the American Association for the Study of ...
Keita Maki, Hiroaki Haga, Yoshiyuki Ueno
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Bleeding rectal varices in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension can be difficult to treat endoscopically or surgically. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation offers a minimally invasive method to effectively decompress the portal ...
David S. Shin, MD+2 more
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate overdilation of 10-mm standard and 8–10 mm controlled-expansion Viatorr stents to 12 mm during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement when insufficient reduction (
Muhammad Mohid Tahir+6 more
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Background and Aims: Patients often undergo paracentesis prior to a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure to improve respiratory mechanics. However, the effect of large volume paracentesis (LVP) on intraoperative hemodynamics and
Hanzhou Li+4 more
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FIGO guideline on liver disease and pregnancy
Abstract The number of women entering pregnancy with chronic liver disease is rising. Gestational liver disorders affect 3% of the pregnant population. Both can be associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. European guidance has recently been published to inform management.
Melanie Nana+24 more
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Massive duodenal variceal hemorrhage in a patient with prior Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Duodenal variceal bleeding is a rare form of variceal bleeding which may be fatal if left untreated. There are no specific guidelines available for their treatment. Medical management, surgical, endoscopic, and interventional radiological procedures have
Kiran Sinjali, BS, Chris Bent, MD
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hepatic encephalopathy is a frequent complication of cirrhosis. Rifaximin‐α has been included in guidelines for secondary prevention of hepatic encephalopathy, but there are few real‐world data on its efficacy and impact on healthcare utilization.
Diederick J. van Doorn+10 more
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using a trans-splenic approach for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation in patients with portal vein thrombosis. (PVT).
Maryam Boumezrag+2 more
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