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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2005; 11(47): 7531-7535
Published online Dec 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i47.7531
Table 2 Causes of death in patients who were unsuitable for TIPs
Causes of deathNumber of patients
Uncontrolled GI bleeding3
Sepsis2
Mesenteric emboli and peritonitis1