Change in Portal Pressure and Clinical Outcome in Cirrhotic Patients with Gastric Varices after Plug-Assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration.

The artificial blockade of the portosystemic shunt evidently leads to an increase in HVPG. Liver function was improved over the 6-month follow-up period. Portal pressure after PARTO was a significant risk factor for EV deterioration. Portal pressure measurement is helpful for predicting the patient's clinical outcome.