Table 1 Characteristics of patients and TIPS procedures
Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
No | 33 |
M/F | 24 (72.7) / 9 (27.3) |
Age (years) | 56.8 (44–71) |
BMI (kg/m2) | 24.5 (14–48) |
MELD score | 11 (6–26) |
Child–Pugh score | 8 (5–14) |
Renal failure | 8 (24.2) |
Diabetes | 9 (27.3) |
Concomitant cancer | 4 (12.1) |
Anticoagulation | 10 (30.3) |
β-blockers | 13 (39.4) |
History of variceal ligation or embolization | 15 (45.5) |
Etiology of cirrhosis | |
Alcohol | 20 (60.6) |
Mixed | 5 (15.2) |
NAFLD | 4 (12.1) |
Viral | 3 (9.1) |
Hemochromatosis | 1 (3.0) |
Indications for TIPS creation | |
Hemorrhage | 16 (48.5) |
Ascites | 14 (42.4) |
Prophylaxis | 3 (9.1) |
Stent-graft diameter (mm) | 10 (8–12) |
Tract dilatation diameter (mm) | 8 (6–10) |
Pre-TIPS PSG (mmHg) | 17 (9–30) |
Post-TIPS PSG (mmHg) | 6 (0–12) |