Potential Benefits of Underdilation of 8-mm Covered Stent in Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation

Abstract

Underdilated TIPS with 8-mm polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stents could reduce the risk of HE and liver function impairment compared with completely dilated TIPS, but not increase the risk of variceal rebleeding, shunt dysfunction, and death.