The Effect of Puncture Sites of Portal Vein in TIPS with ePTFE-Covered Stents on Postoperative Long-Term Clinical Efficacy

Purpose. To evaluate the effect of puncture sites of the portal vein in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) on long-term clinical efficacy. Methods. A retrospective review was performed, including consecutive 171 patients who underwent TIPS with ePTFE-covered stents. All patients we...

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Main Authors: Si-liang Chen, Peng Hu, Zhi-peng Lin, Jian-bo Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2935498