Abstract No. 113 Mitigation of sarcopenia after Denver shunt placement in patients with refractory ascites due to cirrhosis

In patients with ascites due to portal hypertension, TIPS placement results in muscle gain and decreased overall mortality. When TIPS is contraindicated, peritoneovenous shunt (Denver shunt) is a viable alternative. We evaluated the effect of Denver shunts compared to large-volume paracentesis on sarcopenia in patients with refractory ascites secondary to cirrhosis.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research