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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2020; 26(37): 5561-5596
Published online Oct 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i37.5561
Published online Oct 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i37.5561
Figure 1 Proposed algorithm for the management of index acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage.
Mild rebleeding is defined as clinical symptoms of bleeding only while severe rebleeding is bleeding associated with hemodynamic compromise or requirement of blood transfusion. TIPS: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt; SEMS: Self-expandable metal stents; MELD: Model for end-stage liver disease; HVPG: Hepatic venous pressure gradient; NSBB: Non-selective beta-blockers.
- Citation: Rajesh S, George T, Philips CA, Ahamed R, Kumbar S, Mohan N, Mohanan M, Augustine P. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in cirrhosis: An exhaustive critical update. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26(37): 5561-5596
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v26/i37/5561.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v26.i37.5561