Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition. It damages the liver over time. Common causes include alcohol, hepatitis, and fatty ...

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

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 ...

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hepatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder that may happen if you have advanced liver disease.

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) ... Variceal bleeding causes 15–30% of deaths among people with cirrhosis. Portal gastropathy.

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 ...

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.

People with cirrhosis may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Cirrhosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe ...

Cirrhosis is a condition in which scar tissue gradually replaces your healthy liver cells. It usually happens over a long period, often due to hepatitis, alcohol use disorder, or metabolic ...

In decompensated cirrhosis, ... Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS): In this procedure, a doctor creates a channel between the portal vein and the hepatic vein.