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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts With Covered Stents Increase Transplant-Free Survival of Patients With Cirrhosis and Recurrent Ascites

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Gastroenterology Journal

There is controversy over the ability of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) to increase survival times of patients with cirrhosis and refractory ascites. The high rate of shunt dysfunction with the use of uncovered stents counteracts… Continue reading →

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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts With Covered Stents Increase Transplant-free Survival of Patients With Cirrhosis and Recurrent Ascites

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Gastroenterology Journal

There is controversy over the ability of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) to increase survival times of patients with cirrhosis and refractory ascites. The high rate of shunt dysfunction with the use of uncovered stents counteracts… Continue reading →

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