Patients with ascites control after TIPS showed a trend towards lower post-TIPS PSPG values compared to patients with persistent ascites (8.4 ± 2.8 mmHg vs. 9.4 ± 2.8 mmHg) and a higher absolute decrease in PSPG brought about by the intervention (ΔPSPG 12.9 ± 4.1 vs. 10.5 ± 4.1 mmHg).
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Ascites control by TIPS is more successful in patients with a lower paracentesis frequency and is associated with improved survival.
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