Dynamic changes in liver function after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in patients with cirrhosis

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for recompensating decompensated cirrhosis?

“…Based on Gao et al 's study findings, TIPS may have a beneficial effect in recompensating decompensated liver disease[ 4 ]. Despite the study's limitations, its results are consistent with those previously presented by Wang et al [ 11 ], who reported that TIPS insertion can reduce portal pressure and improve liver function, as indicated by the Child-Pugh score. The reason behind the potential positive effect of the treatment is not yet fully understood.…”