Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement at index portal hypertensive decompensation (anticipant TIPS) in cirrhosis and the role of early intervention in variceal bleeding and ascites.

Sasidharan RajeshCyriac Abby PhilipsSomsharan Shankerappa BetgeriTom GeorgeRizwan AhamedMeera MohananPhilip Augustine

Published in: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2021)

Anticipant TIPS at the first significant PHT event could improve liver-related events and survival compared to standard medical management and conventional TIPS, respectively.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
blood pressure
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary artery
free survival
pulmonary hypertension