Table 2 Follow up 6 month after TIPS in both studied groups
From: Stent patency and outcome of TIPS through the left versus the right portal branches
Parameter | TIPS-LPV | TIPS-RPV | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
6-month primary patency rate | 51/54(94.4) | 45/56 (80.3%) | < 0.01 |
12-month patency rate | 49/54 (90.7) | 41/56 (73.2) | < 0.005 |
Number of re-interventions | 5 | 23 | < 0.05 |
Mean re-hospitalization time (days) | 3.7 ± 1.2 | 4.8 ± 1.4 | < 0.05 |