Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, ...

Early shunt placement improved one-year outcomes in cirrhosis-related fundal variceal bleeding compared to standard therapy.

This Review considers the pathophysiologic basis for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement in cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites. The effect of TIPS placement on ...

TIPS is a valuable intervention for managing complications of cirrhosis, particularly in improving renal function in patients with portal hypertension. However, its role in treating HRS and HPS is ...

TIPS is a valuable intervention for managing complications of cirrhosis, particularly in improving renal function in patients with portal hypertension. However, its role in treating HRS and HPS is ...

TOPLINE: In patients with cirrhosis and acute fundal variceal bleeding, the use of preemptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (p-TIPS) with a covered stent within 72 hours of initial ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis but can be treated with medications, procedures, and dietary changes. ... One of the newer types of treatment is the TIPS procedure, ...

The development of hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt insertion, especially within 30 days, is linked to impaired survival in patients with liver cirrhosis.

How Common Is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is more widespread than many people realize. Roughly 2.2 million adults in the U.S. live with the condition [4].That’s about 0.27% of the population, which ...

Liver cirrhosis is a chronic, progressive condition in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, known as fibrosis. Here's a guide to understanding symptoms, causes, treatment, and ...

TIPS is a valuable intervention for managing complications of cirrhosis, particularly in improving renal function in patients with portal hypertension. However, its role in treating HRS and HPS is ...