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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2021; 27(44): 7612-7624
Published online Nov 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i44.7612
Published online Nov 28, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i44.7612
Figure 1 Early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt – study design.
High risk criteria: Child’s C or Child’s B + active bleeding, Child-Pugh score 8-13, Child’s B + C; Maximum threshold: CPS > 13; TIPSS: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt; PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene.
- Citation: Khan F, Tripathi D. Role of early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt in acute variceal bleeding: An update of the evidence and future directions. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27(44): 7612-7624
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v27/i44/7612.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i44.7612