Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting versus paracentesis plus albumin for refractory ascites in cirrhosis

Background & Aims: The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been shown to be more effective than repeated paracentesis plus albumin in the control of refractory ascites. However, its effect on survival and healthcare costs is still uncertain. Methods: Seventy patients with ci...

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Veröffentlicht in:Gastroenterology (New York, N.Y. 1943) N.Y. 1943), 2002-12, Vol.123 (6), p.1839-1847
Hauptverfasser: Ginès, Pere, Uriz, Juan, Calahorra, Blas, Garcia–Tsao, Guadalupe, Kamath, Patrick S., Del Arbol, Luis Ruiz, Planas, Ramón, Bosch, Jaime, Arroyo, Vicente, Rodés, Juan
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