Role of TIPS in Improving Survival of Patients with Decompensated Liver Disease
Liver cirrhosis is associated with higher morbidity and reduced survival with appearance of portal hypertension and resultant decompensation. Portal decompression plays a key role in improving survival in these patients. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts are known to be efficacious in r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Hepatology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/398291 |
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