Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt trends in China: A brief review
Gastrointestinal Intervention
;
: 14-17, 2018.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-739763
ABSTRACT
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is now considered as a major treatment option for cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. Globally, it is getting markedly increase attention, and a similar phenomenon is occurring in China. On average, the number of TIPS procedures is increasing at a rate of 15% per year. Published research papers are also continuously growing every year. Similar but unique compared to western countries, most Chinese physicians follow Chinese specialized guidelines when treating patients with portal hypertension. In this review, we briefly introduce the history of TIPS in China, the present and the future of TIPS in China.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Portasystemic Shunt, Surgical
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China
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Incidence
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Asian People
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Hypertension, Portal
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Gastrointestinal Intervention
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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