| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4240291 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The choice to create a TIPS in individuals whose MELD score is greater than 15 and/or whose age is greater than 70 years should involve a careful consideration of risk/benefit ratio, taking into account the finding that such patients have significantly poorer survival after TIPS creation.
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Authors
Jen-Jung MD, PhD, Chaoru PhD, James G. MD, Brian MD, Roberto MD, Victor I. MD, Irvin F. MD, Consuelo MD, David R. MD, Giuseppe MD,