Older Patient Age May Predict Early Mortality after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Individuals at Intermediate Risk

Age is a prognostic factor for early mortality in TIPS recipients with intermediate MELD scores. Mortality rates are higher in patients at least 55 years of age, but MELD score does not predict survival in this subset. Age should be contemplated when selecting patients at intermediate risk for TIPS creation.