Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: There were no complications related to the procedure. No episodes of encephalopathy were seen. Four patients had better control of the ascites. In one case, we observed complete recovery of the transplanted liver with normalization of the liver function test. Three patients underwent retransplantation (within 7 days from the TIPS), whereas 1 is still on the list 6 months after TIPS placement with recurrent episodes of ascites. CONCLUSIONS: In our preliminary series, TIPS reduced dramatically the portosystemic gradient and improved clinical conditions. The results were negatively affected by the fact that the transplanted liver did not recover its function.
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Authors | F Vasta, A Luca, R Miraglia, M Spada, S Gruttadauria, R Verzaro, D Cintorino, L Mandala, A Arcadipane, G Vizzini, B Gridelli |
Journal | Transplantation proceedings
(Transplant Proc)
2005 Jul-Aug
Vol. 37
Issue 6
Pg. 2626-8
ISSN: 0041-1345 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16182767
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cadaver
- Humans
- Hyperbilirubinemia
(epidemiology, surgery)
- Hypertension, Portal
(epidemiology, surgery)
- Jugular Veins
- Liver Transplantation
(methods, physiology)
- Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
(methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(classification, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Tissue Donors
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