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Use and outcome of TIPS in hospitalized patients in Germany: A Nationwide study (2007-2018)

The number of complications in patients admitted for cirrhosis has increased over time. Portal hypertension is the driver of many complications of cirrhosis. TIPS placement is the most effective treatment of portal hypertension. The aim of this study was to analyze the use and impact of TIPS placement in the last decade in a nationwide study in Germany.

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Gu W, Zeleke Y, Hortlik H, Schaaf L, Uschner FE, Schulz M, Tischendorf M, Peiffer KH, Brol MJ, Kimmann M, Vogl T, Köhler M, Meyer C, Gerbes A, Rössle M, Laleman W, Zipprich A, Steib C, Praktiknjo M, Trebicka J; German TIPS Working Group. Use and outcome of TIPS in hospitalized patients in Germany: A Nationwide study (2007-2018). Hepatol Commun. 2023 Sep 15;7(10):e0237. doi: 10.1097/HC9.0000000000000237. PMID: 37708430; PMCID: PMC10503680.

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