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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2014; 20(21): 6470-6480
Published online Jun 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6470
Published online Jun 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6470
Ref. | Design | No. trials | Comparative arms | Target population | Efficacy of TIPS | Encephalopathy | Survival or death |
Chen et al[25] | Meta-regression and Trial Sequential Meta-analysis | 6 | TIPS vs large-volume paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Ameliorate refractory ascites: TIPS was better (P < 0.05) | Frequency of HE: TIPS was higher (P < 0.01) | Overall mortality: NS; subgroup mortality (patients with better hepatic and renal function): TIPS was lower (P < 0.05) |
Salerno et al[26] | Meta-analysis of individual patient data | 4 | TIPS vs large-volume paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Tense ascites recurrence: TIPS was lower (P < 0.0001) | Average number of HE episodes: TIPS was higher (P = 0.006) | Transplant-free survival: TIPS was better (P = 0.035) |
Saab et al[27] | Meta-analysis of RCTs | 5 | TIPS vs paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Re-accumulation of ascites: TIPS was lower (P < 0.01) | Frequency of HE: TIPS was higher (P < 0.01) | 30-d mortality: NS; 24-mo mortality: NS |
D'Amico et al[28] | Meta-analysis of RCTs | 5 | TIPS vs paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Recurrence of ascites: TIPS was lower (P < 0.05) | Frequency of HE: TIPS was higher (P < 0.05) | Mortality: NS |
Albillos et al[29] | Meta-analysis of RCTs | 5 | TIPS vs paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Ascites recurrence: TIPS was lower (P < 0.05) | Risk of HE: TIPS was greater | Overall mortality: NS; subgroup mortality (patients with recidivant ascites): TIPS was lower (P < 0.05) |
Deltenre et al[30] | Meta-analysis of RCTs | 5 | TIPS vs large-volume paracentesis | Refractory ascites in liver cirrhosis | Control of ascites: TIPS was better (P < 0.001) | HE: TIPS was higher (P < 0.001) | Survival: NS |
- Citation: Qi XS, Bai M, Yang ZP, Fan DM. Selection of a TIPS stent for management of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis: An evidence-based review. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(21): 6470-6480
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i21/6470.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6470