Does advanced chronic kidney disease impact transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt efficacy and safety?

Journal: Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica
PMID: 29560689

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: There are currently limited data available summarizing the clinical outcomes and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in cases of advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study aimed to assess efficacy and safety of TIPS in patients with advanced CKD.

Authors

  • Janesh Lakhoo
    University of Illinois College of Medicine.
  • Senthil S Gunasekaran
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.
  • R Peter Lokken
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.
  • Andrew J Lipnik
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.
  • Charles E Ray
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.
  • James T Bui
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.
  • Ron C Gaba
    Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931 Chicago, IL 60612.

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