Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8724736 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2018 | 35 Pages |
Abstract
Based on Markov model analysis, early placement of TIPSs appears to be a cost-effective strategy for management of specific patients with cirrhosis and recurrent ascites. TIPS placement should be considered early and as a first-line treatment option for select patients.
Keywords
DRGICERQALYRCTHCUPPHTRandomized controlled trialhepatic encephalopathyAdvanced liver diseaseRelative risktransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shuntQuality-adjusted life-yearMortalityComparisonIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioTIPSPortal hypertensionHealthcare Cost and Utilization ProjectDiagnosis-related group
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Authors
Nicole T. Shen, Yecheskel Schneider, Stephen E. Congly, Russell E. Rosenblatt, Yunseok Namn, Brett E. Fortune, Arun Jesudian, Robert S. Jr.,