Risk factors for hepatic encephalopathy after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in cirrhotic patients: A comprehensive minireview

Table 3 Incidence of hepatic encephalopathy following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure with various stent diameters, n (%)

Type of stent	Incidence of hepatic encephalopathy
Uncovered stent (n = 130)	56/130 (43.1)
Diameter of stent: 8 mm (n = 47)	17/47 (36.1)
Diameter of stent: 10 mm (n = 83)	39/83 (47.0)
Covered stent (n = 574)	211/574 (36.8)
Diameter of stent: 6 mm (n = 94)	6/94 (6.4)
Diameter of stent: 7 mm (n = 178)	67/178 (37.6)
Diameter of stent: 8 mm (n = 302)	138/302 (45.7)