Rate, reasons, predictors, and burden of readmissions after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement.
Ahmad KhanSanjay MaheshwariKamesh GuptaKhadija NaseemMonica ChowdryShailendra SinghPublished in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2020)
Our study found a high rate of readmission for patients undergoing TIPS procedure, and the majority of these readmissions were related to hepatic encephalopathy. Further studies highlighting areas for improvement, particularly for patient selection and post-discharge care, are needed to reduce readmissions.