Does advanced chronic kidney disease impact transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt efficacy and safety?

CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, TIPS can potentially address ascites and variceal bleeding in advanced CKD patients, though HE incidence may be increased. Further investigation in larger cohorts may corroborate these results. PMID: 29560689 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Acta Gastroenterol Belg Source Type: research