Journal of clinical gastroenterology
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Jul 2015
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyTransjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Acute Variceal Bleeding: A Meta-analysis.
Acute variceal bleeding is the most common lethal complication of liver cirrhosis. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare the outcomes of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to those of medical/endoscopic therapy for acute variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. ⋯ With the exception of the benefit of prevention from treatment failure, TIPS with covered stents might improve the overall survival of high-risk patients with acute variceal bleeding.