Preemptive Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Variceal Bleeding: A Real-World Study in a Tertiary Hospital
This real-world study highlights the potential benefits of preemptive TIPS placement in reducing early relapse of VB, thereby lowering morbidity and complications. The findings advocate for the proactive incorporation of preemptive TIPS into clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes following VB.
Authors
- Andréa Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8956-0121)
- Pedro Figueiredo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9872-6341)
- Paulo Donato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1153-3112)
- David Perdigoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1362-9567)
- Tiago Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8593-1071)
- J. de F. Lucas
- Diogo Feijó
Institutions
- Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra (PT)
- University of Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000541307
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.37